UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016

2020

OR

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

Commission File Number 001-15663



American Realty Investors, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada75-2847135

(State or other jurisdiction of

 
Incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

1603 LBJ Freeway,

Suite 300

Dallas, Texas

800
DallasTX75234
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(469) 522-4200

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Classeach classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $0.01 par valueNew York Stock ExchangeARLNYSE

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

NONE

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes   ☐    No   ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes  ☐    No   ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 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  ☒    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 RegulationsRegulation S-T (232.405(§ 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  ☒     No   ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☒

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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company”company, or an emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ☐Accelerated filer  ☐
Non-accelerated filer   ☐ (Do not check if smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company   
Emerging growth Company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)
Yes ☐  No   ☒

The aggregate market value of the shares of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, computed by reference toregistrant was approximately $13.1 million as of the closinglast business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter based upon the price at which the common equitystock was last sold which was the sales price of the Common stock on the New York Stock Exchange as of June 30, 2016 (the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $9,793,299 based upon a total of 2,019,327 shares held as of June 30, 2016 by persons believed to be non-affiliates of the Registrant. The basis of the calculation does not constitute a determination by the Registrant as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, such calculation, if made as of a date within sixty days of this filing, would yield a different value.

that day.

As of March 31, 2017,24, 2021, there were 15,514,36016,152,043 shares of common stock outstanding.

Documents Incorporated By Reference:

Consolidated Financial Statements of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc.; Commission File No. 001-14784

Consolidated Financial Statements of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.; Commission File No. 001-09240






INDEX TO

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

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PART IPage
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PART II
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PART III
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PART IV
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain Statements in this Form 10-K are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words “estimate,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Report and in the documents incorporated herein by reference. The Company disclaims any intention or obligations to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although we believe that our expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our goals will be achieved. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from estimates or projections contained in any forward-looking statements are described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.

PART I

ITEM 1.BUSINESS

ITEM 1.    BUSINESS
General

American Realty Investors, Inc. (the “Company”) is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. We operate high quality multifamily and properties throughout the southern United States. We also invest in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation and or development. As used herein, the terms “ARL,”“ARL”, “the Company,” “We,” “Our,”Company”, “We”, “Our”, or “Us” refer to American Realty Investors, Inc., a Nevada corporation, which was formed in 1999.

The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and its common stock is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol (“ARL”).  Over 80% of ARL’s stock is owned by related parties.  ARL and a subsidiaryCompany.

Corporate Structure
We own approximately 78% of the outstanding shares of common stock78.4% of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (“TCI”("TCI"), a Nevada corporation, which has its and substantially all of our operations are conducted through TCI, whose common stock listed andis traded on the NYSE under the symbol (“TCI”)“TCI”. Accordingly, we include TCI’s financial results in our consolidated financial statements. Substantially all of TCI's assets are consolidated with those of ARL.  In 2012, May Realty Holdings, Inc.held by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Properties Capital Ltd (“MRHI”SPC”) subsidiaries acquired more than 80% of ARL stock and as a result, ARL is included in the MRHI consolidated group for federal income tax reporting. We have no employees.

TCI, a subsidiary of ARL, owns approximately 81.1% of the common stock of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (“IOT”). IOT’s financial results are consolidated with those of TCI and its subsidiaries. Shares of IOT, which was formed to allow us to raise funds by issuing non-convertible bonds that are listed and traded on the NYSE MKTTel-Aviv Stock Exchange.

On November 19, 2018, we formed the Victory Abode Apartments, LLC (“VAA”) joint venture with the Macquarie Group (“Macquarie”). In connection with the formation of VAA, we sold a 50% ownership interest in 52 multifamily properties, (collectively referred to herein as the “VAA Portfolio”). VAA assumed all liabilities of the VAA Portfolios. We account for our investment in VAA under the symbolequity method.
Controlling Shareholder
Realty Advisors, Inc. (“IOT”RAI”).

ARL’s Board and its affiliates own in approximately 90.8% of Directorsour common stock. As described in Part III, Item 13. “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”, our officers and directors also serve as officers and directors of TCI. TCI has business objectives similar to ours. Our officers and directors owe fiduciary duties to both TCI and us under applicable law. In determining whether a particular investment opportunity will be allocated to TCI our to us, management considers the respective investment objectives of each company and the appropriateness of a particular investment in light of each company’s existing real estate and mortgage notes receivable portfolio. To the extent that any particular investment opportunity is responsible for directing the overall affairs of ARL and for setting the strategic policies that guide the Company. As of April 30, 2011, the Board of Directors delegated the day-to-day managementappropriate to more than one of the Companyentities, the investment opportunity may be allocated to the entity which has had funds available for investment for the longest period of time, or, if appropriate, the investment may be shared among all three or two of the entities.

Management
Our business is managed by Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”), a Nevada corporation, under a written in accordance with an Advisory Agreement that is reviewed annually by ARL’sour Board of Directors. The directors of ARL are also directors of TCI and IOT. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of ARL also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TCI and IOT. The officers of ARL also serve as officers of TCI, IOT and Pillar.

Pillar the sole shareholder of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, the sole member of which is Realty Advisors, Inc. (“RAI”), a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is May Realty Holdings, Inc. (“MRHI”, formerly known as Realty Advisors Management, Inc.), a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is a trust known as the May Trust, became the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager. wholly-owned affiliate of RAI.

Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities. Pillar also arranges for the Company’s benefit,our debt and equity financing with third party lenders and investors. PillarThey also servesserve as anthe contractual Advisor and Cash Manager to TCI and IOT.TCI. As the contractual advisor, Pillar is compensated by ARLus under an Advisory Agreement that is more fully described in Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – The Advisor”. ARL hasWe have no employees. Employees of Pillar render services to ARLus in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement.

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In addition, as described in Part III, Item 13. “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”, we compete with related parties of Pillar having similar investment objectives related to the acquisition, development, disposition, leasing and financing of real estate and real estate-related investments. In resolving any potential conflicts of interest which may arise, Pillar has informed us that it intends to exercise its best judgment as to what is fair and reasonable under the circumstances in accordance with applicable law.
Portfolio Composition
At December 31, 2020, our portfolio of income-producing properties consisted of:
Six commercial properties consisting of five office buildings and 1 retail property comprising in aggregate of approximately 1,575,685 square feet;
Ten multifamily properties owned directly by us comprising in 1,636 units, excluding apartments being developed;
Approximately 1,961 acres of developed and undeveloped land; and
Fifty-one multifamily properties totaling 9,888 units owned by VAA.
Recent Activity
The following is a description of the Company’s significant real estate and financing transactions during the year ended December 31, 2020:
Acquisitions and Dispositions
On March 5, 2020, we acquired a 49.2 acres land parcel in Kent, Ohio for $5.4 million that was funded by a $2.0 million cash payment and a $3.4 million note payable that bears interest at 10% and matures on November 13, 2024.
On May 1, 2020, we sold Villager, a 33 unit multifamily property in Fort Walton, Florida for $2.4 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $1.0 million.
On July 16, 2020, we sold Farnham Park, a 144 unit multifamily property in Port Arthur, Texas for $13.3 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $2.7 million.
On September 14, 2020, we sold Bridge View Plaza, a 122,205 square foot retail property in La Crosse, Wisconsin for $5.3 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $4.6 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, we sold a total of 58.8 acres of land from our holdings in Windmill Farms for a total of $12.9 million, resulting in a total gain on sale of $11.1 million. In addition, we sold a total of 26.8 acres of land from our holdings in Mercer Crossing during the year ended December 31, 2020 for a total of $15.8 million, resulting in a total gain on sale of $10.3 million.
Financing Activities
On November 30, 2020, we issued $19.7 million in additional Series A bonds (See Note 11 in our consolidated financial statements) for $18.8 million in net proceeds.
On December 3, 2020, we extended our $14.7 million HSW Partners loan to June 17, 2021.
On March 2, 2021, we extended our $1.2 million loan on Athens to August 28, 2022.
On March 4, 2021, we received a commitment from our lender to extend the maturity of our $10.4 million loan on Windmill Farms until February 28, 2023 and a the reduced interest rate of 5%.

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Development Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2020, we completed the construction of Parc at Denham Springs Phase II and Sugar Mill Phase III for a total cost of $17.2 million and $14.2 million, respectively.
At December 31, 2020, our apartment projects in development included (dollars in thousands):
PropertyLocationNo. of UnitsCosts to Date (1)Total Projected Costs (1)
AthensAthens, AL232 270 34,800 
Heritage McKinneyMcKinney, TX170 231 24,650 
Total402 $501 $59,450 
(1) Costs include construction hard costs, construction soft costs and loan borrowing costs.


Business Plan and Investment Policy
Our business strategy is to maximize long-term value for our stockholders by the acquisition, development and ownership of income-producing multifamily properties in the secondary markets of the Southern United States. We generally hold our investments in real estate for the long term. We seek to maximize the current income and the value of our real estate by maintaining high occupancy levels while charging competitive rents and controlling costs. In the past we have opportunistically acquired commercial properties for income and appreciation. In addition, we also opportunistically acquire land for future development. From time to time and when we believe it appropriate to do so, we sell land and income-producing properties. We also invest in mortgage receivables.
Our income producing real estate is managed by external management companies. Our multifamily properties are managed by various third-party companies and our commercial properties are managed by Regis Realty Prime, LLC, dba Regis Property Management, LLC (“Regis”Regis"), managescollectively the "management companies". The management companies conduct all of the administrative functions associated with our commercial propertiesproperty operations (including billing, collections, and provides brokerage services.response to resident inquiries). Regis receives property management fees, construction management fees and leasing commissions in accordance with the terms of its property-level management agreement. Regisagreement and is also entitled to receive real estate brokerage commissions in accordance with the terms of a non-exclusive brokerage agreement. SeeRefer to Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage”. ARL engages third-party companies to lease and manage its apartment
We also invest in notes receivables that are collateralized by investments in land and/or multifamily properties.

On January 1, 2012, the Company’s subsidiary, TCI, entered into a development agreement with These investments have included notes receivables from Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”("UHF") a non-profit corporation that provides management services for the development of residential apartment projects in the future. This development agreement was terminated December 31, 2013. The Company has also invested in surplus cash notes receivables from UHF and has sold several residential apartment properties to UHF in prior years. Due to thisour ongoing relationship and the significant investment in the performance of the collateral secured under the notes receivable, we consider UHF has been determined to be a related party.

ARL through subsidiaries invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases, and partnerships and also invests in mortgage loans on real estate. Our primary business is the acquisition, development and ownership of income-producing residential and commercial real estate. In addition, we opportunistically acquire land for future development in in-fill or high-growth suburban markets. From time to time and when we believe it appropriate to do so, we will also sell land and income-producing properties. We generate revenues by leasing apartment units to residents; and by leasing office, industrial and retail space to various for-profit businesses as well as certain local, state and federal agencies.

At December 31, 2016, our income-producing properties (most of which were owned by subsidiaries of TCI) consisted of:

Eight commercial properties consisting of six office buildings and two retail properties comprising in aggregate of approximately 2.0 million square feet;

A golf course comprising approximately 96.09 acres; and

50 residential apartment communities comprising 8,226 units, excluding apartments being developed.

The following table sets forth the location of our real estate held for investment (income-producing properties only) by asset type as of December 31, 2016:

  Apartments  Commercial 
Location No.  Units  No.  SF 
Alabama  1   168     —   
Arkansas  5   938       
Colorado  2   260       
Florida  3   198   1   6,722 
Georgia  1   222         
Illinois        1   306,609 
Louisiana-Other  2   384       
Mississippi  9   924       
Tennessee  4   708       
Texas-Greater Dallas-Ft Worth  11   1,962   4   1,473,457 
Texas-Greater Houston  2   416   1   94,792 
Texas-San Antonio  2   468       
Texas-Other  8   1,578       
Wisconsin        1   122,205 
Total  50   8,226   8   2,003,785 

We finance our acquisitions primarily through operating cash flow, proceeds from the sale of land and income-producing properties, and debt financing primarily in the form of property-specific, first-lien mortgage loans from commercial banks and institutional lenders. We financeMost of the mortgage notes payable on our development projects principallymultifamily properties are insured with short-term, variable-rate construction loans thatDepartment of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). HUD back mortgage notes payable generally provides for lower interest rates and longer term than conventional debt. However, HUD insured mortgage notes payable are refinanced withsubject to extensive regulations over the proceedsorigination and transfers of long-term, fixed-rate amortizing mortgages whenmortgage notes payable and restrictions on the development has been completedamount and occupancy has been stabilized.timing of distribution of cash flows from the underlying real estate. When we sell properties, we may carry a portion of the sales price, generally in the form of a short-term interest bearing seller-financed note receivable, secured by the property being sold. We may also from time to time enter into partnerships or joint ventures with various investors to acquire land or income-producing properties, or to sell interests in certainsome of our properties.

We joinhave increased our portfolio of multifamily properties through ground up development. Since we don’t have a fully developed in-house development, we have traditionally partnered with various third-party development companiesdevelopers (“Developers”) to construct residential apartment communities. At December 31, 2016, we have three apartment projects in development.multifamily properties on our behalf. We work with the Developer on the location, design, construction budget and initial lease plan for a potential development project (“Development Project”). The third-party developer typically holdsconstruction plan includes a general partner as well as a limited partner interest in a limited partnership formed fordevelopment fee to be paid to the purpose of building a single property whileDeveloper. To ensure that the Development Project is constructed on plan, on time and on budget, we generally takeenter into a limited partnerconvertible loan arrangement with the Developer, whereby we advance the out-of-pocket capital to the developer at nominal
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rate of interest with an option to convert the loan into a 100% ownership interest in the limited partnership. We may contributeentity that holds the Development Project for a price equal to development cost.
For our land to the partnershipdevelopment projects, including Windmill Farms, we have acted as part of our equity contribution or we may contribute the necessary funds to the partnership to acquire the land. We are required to fund all required equity contributions while the third-party developer is responsible for obtaining construction financing, hiring aown general contractor and for the overall management, successful completionconstruction manager. We believe direct involvement in construction enables us to achieve higher construction quality, greater control over construction schedules and delivery of the project.cost savings. We generally bear all the economic risks and rewards of ownership in these partnerships and therefore include these partnerships in our consolidated financial statements. The third-party developer is paid a developer fee typically equalactively monitor construction progress to a percentage of the construction costs. When the project reaches stabilized occupancy, we acquire the third-party developer’s partnership interests in exchange for any remaining unpaid developer fees.

At December 31, 2016, our apartment projects in development included (dollars in thousands):

          Total 
          Projected 
Property Location No. of Units  Costs to Date (1)  Costs (1) 
Lakeside Lofts Farmers Branch, TX  494  $1,744  $78,000 
Overlook at Allensville Square II Sevierville, TN  144   2,114   18,400 
Terra Lago Rowlett, TX  447  21,430  66,360 
Total    1,085  $25,288  $162,760 

(1) Costs include construction hard costs, construction soft costs and loan borrowing costs.

We have made investments in a number of large tracts of undeveloped and partially developed land and intendensure quality workmanship to a) continue to improve these tracts of land for our own development purposes or b) make the improvements necessary to ready the land for sale to other developers.

At December 31, 2016, our investments in undeveloped and partially developed land consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):

Location Acquired  Acres  Cost  Intended Use
            
McKinney, TX  1997-2008   10  $613  Mixed use
Dallas, TX  1996-2013   165   13,674  Mixed use
Kaufman County, TX  2008   25   2,547  Multi-family residential
Farmers Branch, TX  2008   240   32,183  Mixed use
Kaufman County, TX    (1)  2006   2,884   43,817  Mixed use
Various  1990-2008   342   35,273  Various
Total Land Holdings      3,666  $128,107   

(1) Windmill Farms Land was acquired by a subsidiary of ARL in 2006 and 2,900 acres were subsequently sold to TCI in 2011.

Significant Real Estate Acquisitions/Dispositions and Financings

A summary of some of the significant transactions for the year ended December 31, 2016 are discussed below:

Purchases

During the year ended December 31, 2016, subsidiaries acquired four income-producing apartment properties from third parties in the states of Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi, increasing the total number of units by 723, for a combined purchase price of $79.7 million. In addition, we acquired four land parcels for future development for a total purchase price of $12.5 million, adding 36.3 acres to the development portfolio.

Sales

For the year ended December 31, 2016, ARI sold a combined 129.7 acres of land located in Forney, Texas, McKinney, Texas, Farmers Branch, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee to independent third parties for a total sales price of $29.1 million. We recorded an aggregate $3.1 million gain from the land sales. In addition, the Company sold one apartment community located in Irving, Texas to an independent third party for a total sales price of $8.1 million and one apartment community located in Topeka, Kansas to an independent third party for a total sales price of $12.3 million. We recorded an aggregate gain of $16.4 million from theenable sale of these two properties. The Company also sold an industrial warehouse consisting of approximately 177,805 square feet. The sale resulted in a loss of approximately $0.2 million.

As of December 31, 2016, subsidiaries hold approximately 91 acres of land, at various locations that were solddeveloped lots to related parties in multiple transactions. These transactions are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Due to the related party nature of the transactions ARI has deferred the recording of the sales in accordance with ASC 360-20.

We continue to invest in the development of apartment projects. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we have expended $20.3 million related to the construction or predevelopment of various apartment complexes and capitalized $0.9 million of interest costs.

third-party home builders.

Business Plan and Investment Policy

Our business objective is to maximize long-term value for our stockholders by investing in residential and commercial real estate through the acquisition, development and ownership of apartments, commercial properties, and land. We intend to achieve this objective through acquiring and developing properties in multiple markets and operating as an industry-leading landlord. We believe this objective will provide the benefits of enhanced investment opportunities, economies of scale and risk diversification, both in terms of geographic market and real estate product type. We believe our objective will also result in continuing access to favorably priced debt and equity capital. In pursuing our business objective, we seek to achieve a combination of internal and external growth while maintaining a strong balance sheet and employing a strategy of financial flexibility. We maximize the value of our apartments and commercial properties by maintaining high occupancy levels while charging competitive rental rates, controlling costs and focusing on tenant retention. We also pursue attractive development opportunities either directly or in partnership with other investors.

For our portfolio of commercial properties, we generate increased operating cash flow through annual contractual increases in rental rates under existing leases. We also seek to identify best practices within our industry and across our business units in order to enhance cost savings and gain operating efficiencies. We employ capital improvement and preventive maintenance programs specifically designed to reduce operating costs and increase the long-term value of our real estate investments.

We seek to acquire properties consistent with our business objectives and strategies. We execute our acquisition strategy by purchasing properties which management believes will create stockholder value over the long-term. We will also sell properties when management believes value has been maximized or when a property is no longer considered an investment to be held long-term.

We are continuously in various stages of discussions and negotiations with respect to development, acquisition, and disposition projects. The consummation of any current or future development, acquisition, or disposition, if any, and the pace at which any may be completed cannot be assured or predicted.

Substantially all of our properties are owned by subsidiary companies, many of which are single-asset entities. This ownership structure permits greater access to financing for individual properties and permits flexibility in negotiating a sale of either the asset or the equity interests in the entity owning the asset. From time-to-time, our subsidiaries have invested in joint ventures with other investors, creating the possibility of risks that do not exist with properties solely owned by an ARL subsidiary. In those instances where other investors are involved, those other investors may have business, economic, or other objectives that are inconsistent with our objectives, which may in turn require us to make investment decisions different from those if we were the sole owner.

Real estate generally cannot be sold quickly. We may not be able to promptly dispose of properties in response to economic or other conditions. To offset this challenge, selective dispositions have been a part of our strategy to maintain an efficient investment portfolio and to provide additional sources of capital. We finance acquisitions through mortgages, internally generated funds, and, to a lesser extent, property sales. Those sources provide the bulk of funds for future acquisitions. We may purchase properties by assuming existing loans secured by the acquired property. When properties are acquired in such a manner, we customarily seek to refinance the asset in order to properly leverage the asset in a manner consistent with our investment objectives.

Our businesses are not generally seasonal with regard to real estate investments. Our investment strategy seeks both current income and capital appreciation. Our plan of operation is to continue, to the extent our liquidity permits, to make equity investments in income-producing real estate such as apartments, and commercial properties. We may also invest in the debt or equity securities of real estate-related entities. We intend to pursue higher risk, higher reward investments, such as improved and unimproved land where we can obtain reasonably-priced financing for substantially all of a property’s purchase price. We intend to continue the development of apartment properties in selected markets in Texas and in other locations where we believe adequate levels of demand exist. We intend to pursue sales opportunities for properties in stabilized real estate markets where we believe our properties’ value has been maximized. We also intend to be an opportunistic seller of properties in markets where demand exceeds current supply. Although we no longer actively seek to fund or purchase mortgage loans, we may, in selected instances, originate mortgage loans or we may provide purchase money financing in conjunction with a property sale.

Our Board of Directors has broad authority under our governing documents to make all types of investments, and we may devote available resources to particular investments or types of investments without restriction on the amount or percentage of assets that may be allocated to a single investment or to any particular type of investment, and without limit on the percentage of securities of any one issuer that may be acquired. Investment objectives and policies may be changed at any time by the Board without stockholder approval.

The specific composition from time-to-time of our real estate portfolio owned by ARL directly and through our subsidiaries depends largely on the judgment of management to changing investment opportunities and the level of risk associated with specific investments or types of investments. We intend to maintain a real estate portfolio that is diversified by both location and type of property.

Competition

Competition

The real estate business is highly competitive and we compete with numerous companies engaged in real estate activities (including certain entities described in Part III, Item 13. “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”), some of which have greater financial resources than ARL.us. We believe that success against such competition is dependent upon the geographic location of a property, the performance of property-level managers in areas such as leasing and marketing, collection of rents and control of operating expenses, the amount of new construction in the area and the maintenance and appearance of the property. Additional competitive factors include ease of access to a property, the adequacy of related facilities such as parking and other amenities, and sensitivity to market conditions in determining rent levels. With respect to apartments,multifamily properties, competition is also based upon the design and mix of the units and the ability to provide a community atmosphere for the residents. We believe that beyond general economic circumstances and trends, the degree to which properties are renovated or new properties are developed in the competing submarket are also competitive factors. See alsoRefer to Part I, Item 1A.Item1A. “Risk Factors”.

To the extent that ARL seekswe seek to sell any of its properties, the sales prices for the properties may be affected by competition from other real estate owners and financial institutions also attempting to sell properties in areas where ARL’sour properties are located, as well as aggressive buyers attempting to dominate or penetrate a particular market.

As described above

Government Regulations
Our properties are subject to various covenants, laws, ordinances and in Part III, Item 13. “Certain Relationshipsregulations, including regulations relating to common areas, fire and Related Transactions,safety requirements, various environmental laws, HUD, the ADA and Director Independence,” the officers and directors of ARL serve as officers and directors of TCI and IOT. TCI and IOT haverent control laws.
Segments
We operate two business objectives similar to those of ARL. ARL’s officers and directors owe fiduciary duties to both IOT and TCI as well as to ARL under applicable law. In determining whether a particular investment opportunity will be allocated to ARL, IOT, or TCI, management considers the respective investment objectives of each Company and the appropriateness of a particular investment in light of each Company’s existing real estate and mortgage notes receivable portfolio. To the extent that any particular investment opportunity is appropriate to more than one of the entities, the investment opportunity may be allocated to the entity which has had funds available for investment for the longest period of time, or, if appropriate, the investment may be shared among all three or two of the entities.

In addition, as described in Part III, Item 13. “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence,” ARL competes with related parties of Pillar having similar investment objectives related tosegments: the acquisition, development, disposition, leasingownership and financingmanagement of real estatemultifamily properties, and real estate-related investments. In resolving any potential conflictsthe acquisition, development, ownership and management of interestcommercial properties; which may arise,are primarily office properties. The services for our office segment include primarily rental of office space and other tenant services, including parking and storage space rental. The services for our multifamily segment include primarily rental of apartments and other tenant services, including parking and storage space rental. See Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Report for more information regarding our segments.

Human Capital
We have no employees. Employees of Pillar has informed ARL that it intendsrender services to exercise its best judgment as to what is fair and reasonable under the circumstancesus in accordance with applicable law.

We have historically engaged in and will continue to engage in certain business transactions with related parties, including but not limited to asset acquisitions and dispositions. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s length basis due to the absence of free market forces that naturally exist in business dealings between two or more unrelated entities. Related party transactions may not always be favorable to our business and may include terms conditions and agreements that are not necessarily beneficial to or in the best interests of the Company.

Advisory Agreement.

Available Information

ARL maintains

We maintain an Internetinternet site at http://www.amrealtytrust.com. Availablewww.transconrealty-invest.com. We make available through theour website free of charge are Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, reports filed pursuant to Section 16, and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after they arewe electronically filedfile or furnishedfurnish such materials to the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, we have posted the charters for theour Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Governance and Nominating Committee, as well as theour Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines on Director Independence and other information on the website. These charters and principles are not incorporated in this reportReport by reference. We will also provide a copy of these documents free of charge to stockholders upon written request. The Company issues Annual Reports containing audited financial statements to its common shareholders.

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ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
An investment in our securities involves various risks. All investors should carefully consider the following risk factors, applicable to TCI and its subsidiaries in conjunction with the other information in this report before trading our securities.

Risk Factors Related

FACTORS AFFECTING OUR ASSETS
The current COVID – 19 pandemic or the future outbreak of other highly infectious or contagious diseases and the timing and effectiveness of vaccine distribution or other effective medicines could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The outbreak of COVID – 19, which is present in nearly all regions of the world, including the United States and the specific regions in which our residential apartment communities are located, has created considerable instability and disruption in the U. S. and world economies. Considerable uncertainty still surrounds COVID – 19, including when the pandemic will conclude, how quickly vaccines will be safely and widely distributed, the effectiveness of such vaccines, the potential short-term and long-term effects, including but not limited to shifts in consumer housing demand based on geography, affordability, housing type (e.g., multifamily versus single family), and unit type (e.g., studio in the office versus multi-bedroom), mainly resulting from the paradigm shift of work culture, the decentralization of corporate headquarters and the success of “work from home” models. Moreover, local, state and national measures taken to limit the spread of COVID – 19, including “social distancing” and other restrictions on travel, congregation and business operations, have already resulted in significant negative economic impacts. The prolonged impact of COVID – 19 on the U. S. and world economies remains uncertain but has resulted in increased health issues and mortality rates, increased unemployment, and a worldwide economic downturn, the duration and scope of which cannot currently be predicted. The extent to which our Business

financial condition or operating results will continue to be affected by the COVID – 19 pandemic will largely depend on future demand and developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted.

Our operating results depend, in large part, on revenues derived from leasing space in our residential multifamily communities to residential tenants and the ability of tenants to generate sufficient income to pay their rents in a timely manner. The market and economic challenges created by the COVID – 19 pandemic and measures implemented to prevent its spread have and may continue to adversely affect our returns and profitability. As a result, our ability to make distributions may be compromised, and we could experience volatility with respect to the market value of our properties and common stock. The spread of COVID – 19 has resulted in increases in unemployment and mass layoffs, and some tenants have experienced deteriorating financial conditions and are unwilling or unable to pay all or part of their rent on a timely basis, or at all, and the continued spread of COVID – 19 as well as a sustained economic downturn may result in further increases or sustainment of these situations. In some cases, we may be legally required or otherwise agree to restructure tenants’ rent obligations and may not be able to do so in terms favorable to us as those currently in place. Further, various city, county and state laws restricting rent increases in times of emergency may come into effect in connection with the COVID – 19 pandemic, and numerous state, local, federal and industry-initiated efforts have and may continue to affect our ability to collect rent or enforce remedies for the failure to pay rent, including, among others, limitations or prohibitions on evicting tenants unwilling or unable to pay rent and prohibitions on the ability to collect unpaid rent during certain time frames. Additionally, eviction moratoriums have passed at various formats at every level of government, and while we strive to comply, given some of the conflicting standards and unclear requirements, strict compliance may be difficult. Some residents’ views about their obligations to pay rent, even when financially capable of meeting the rent obligation, have shifted away from viewing rent as a primary and necessary financial obligation, and this shift may continue or worsen as a result of the eviction moratoriums and the various laws affecting our abilities to collect rent. In the event of tenant nonpayment, default or bankruptcy, we may incur costs in protecting our investment and re-leasing our property and have limited ability to renew existing leases or sign new leases at projected rents. Additionally, market fluctuations as a result of the COVID – 19 pandemic may affect our ability to obtain necessary funds for our operations from current lenders or new borrowings. We may be unable to obtain financing for the acquisition of investments or refinancing for existing assets on satisfactory terms, or at all. In addition, moratoriums on construction and macroeconomic factors have caused some construction delays and may cause construction contractors to be unable to perform and governmental inspections and approvals to be delayed or postponed, which may cause a delivery date of certain development projects or investments in third-party development projects to be materially extended. Market fluctuations and construction delays experienced by our vendors may also negatively impact their ability to provide services to us. Further, while we carry general liability, pollution and property insurance, along with other insurance policies, and may provide some coverage for any losses or costs incurred in connection with the COVID – 19 pandemic, given the novelty of the issue and scale of losses incurred throughout the world, there is no guarantee that we will be able to recover all or any portion of our losses and costs under these policies.
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The global impact of the COVID – 19 pandemic continues to evolve rapidly, and the extent of its effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the duration, scope and severity of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain or mitigate its impact, the timing of distribution and effectiveness of vaccines and the willingness and ability of the public to get vaccinated in a timely manner, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and related containment measures, among others. Also, to the extent any of these risks and uncertainties adversely impact us in the ways described above or otherwise, they may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks set forth in this Report.
Adverse events concerning our existing tenants or negative market conditions affecting our existing tenants could have an adverse impact on our ability to attract new tenants, release space, collect rent or renew leases, and thus could adversely affect cash flow from operations and inhibit growth.

Cash flow from operations depends in part on the ability to lease space to tenants on economically favorable terms. We could be adversely affected by various facts and events over which the Company haswe have limited or no control, such as:

lack of demand for space in areas where the properties are located;

inability to retain existing tenants and attract new tenants;

oversupply of or reduced demand for space and changes in market rental rates;

defaults by tenants or failure to pay rent on a timely basis;

the need to periodically renovate and repair marketable space;

physical damage to properties;

economic or physical decline of the areas where properties are located; and

potential risk of functional obsolescence of properties over time.

lack of demand for space in areas where the properties are located;
inability to retain existing tenants and attract new tenants;
oversupply of or reduced demand for space and changes in market rental rates;
defaults by tenants or failure to pay rent on a timely basis;
the need to periodically renovate and repair marketable space;
physical damage to properties;
economic or physical decline of the areas where properties are located; and
potential risk of functional obsolescence of properties over time.
At any time, any tenant may experience a downturn in its business that may weaken its financial condition. As a result, a tenant may delay lease commencement, fail to make rental payments when due, decline to extend a lease upon its expiration, become insolvent or declare bankruptcy. Any tenant bankruptcy or insolvency, leasing delay or failure to make rental payments when due could result in the termination of the tenant’s lease and material losses to the Company.

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If tenants do not renew their leases as they expire, we may not be able to rent the space. Furthermore, leases that are renewed, and some new leases for space that is re-let, may have terms that are less economically favorable than expiring lease terms, or may require us to incur significant costs, such as renovations, tenant improvements or lease transaction costs. Any of these events could adversely affect cash flow from operations and our ability to make distributions to shareholders and service indebtedness. A significant portion of the costs of owning property, such as real estate taxes, insurance, and debt service payments, are not necessarily reduced when circumstances cause a decrease in rental income from the properties.

We may not be able to compete successfully with other entities that operate in our industry.

We experience a great deal of competition in attracting tenants for the properties and in locating land to develop and properties to acquire.

In our effort to lease properties, we compete for tenants with a broad spectrum of other landlords in each of the markets. These competitors include, among others, publicly-held REITs, privately-held entities, individual property owners and tenants who wish to sublease their space. Some of these competitors may be able to offer prospective tenants more attractive financial terms than we are able to offer.

If the availability of land or high quality properties in our markets diminishes, operating results could be adversely affected.

We may experience increased operating costs which could adversely affect our financial results and the value of our properties.

properties.

Our properties are subject to increases in operating expenses such as insurance, cleaning, electricity, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, administrative costs and other costs associated with security, landscaping, repairs, and maintenance of the properties. While some current tenants are obligated by their leases to reimburse us for a portion of these costs, there is no assurance that these tenants will make such payments or agree to pay these costs upon renewal or new tenants will agree to pay these costs. If operating expenses increase in our markets, we may not be able to increase rents or reimbursements in all of these markets to offset the increased expenses, without at the same time decreasing occupancy rates. If this occurs, our ability to make distributions to shareholders and service indebtedness could be adversely affected.

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Our ability to achieve growth in operating income depends in part on its ability to develop additional properties.

or acquire and redevelop or renovate existing properties.

We intend to continue to develop properties where warranted by market conditions. We have a number of ongoing development and land projects being readied for commencement.

Additionally, general construction and development activities include the following risks:

construction and leasing of a property may not be completed on schedule, which could result in increased expenses and construction costs, and would result in reduced profitability for that property;

construction costs may exceed original estimates due to increases in interest rates and increased cost of materials, labor or other costs, possibly making the property less profitable because of inability to increase rents to compensate for the increase in construction costs;

some developments may fail to achieve expectations, possibly making them less profitable;

we may be unable to obtain, or face delays in obtaining, required zoning, land-use, building, occupancy, and other governmental permits and authorizations, which could result in increased costs and could require us to abandon our activities entirely with respect to a project;

we may abandon development opportunities after the initial exploration, which may result in failure to recover costs already incurred. If we determine to alter or discontinue its development efforts, future costs of the investment may be expensed as incurred rather than capitalized and we may determine the investment is impaired resulting in a loss;

we may expend funds on and devote management’s time to projects which will not be completed; and

occupancy rates and rents at newly-completed properties may fluctuate depending on various factors including market and economic conditions, and may result in lower than projected rental rates and reduced income from operations.

construction and leasing of a property may not be completed on schedule, which could result in increased expenses and construction costs, and would result in reduced profitability for that property;
construction costs may exceed original estimates due to increases in interest rates and increased cost of materials, labor or other costs, possibly making the property less profitable because of inability to increase rents to compensate for the increase in construction costs;
some developments may fail to achieve expectations, possibly making them less profitable;
we may be unable to obtain, or face delays in obtaining, required zoning, land-use, building, occupancy, and other governmental permits and authorizations, which could result in increased costs and could require us to abandon our activities entirely with respect to a project;
we may abandon development opportunities after the initial exploration, which may result in failure to recover costs already incurred. If we determine to alter or discontinue its development efforts, future costs of the investment may be expensed as incurred rather than capitalized and we may determine the investment is impaired resulting in a loss;
we may expend funds on and devote management’s time to projects which will not be completed; and
occupancy rates and rents at newly-completed properties may fluctuate depending on various factors including market and economic conditions, and may result in lower than projected rental rates and reduced income from operations.
We face risks associated with property acquisitions.

acquisitions.

We acquire individual properties and various portfolios of properties and intend to continue to do so. Acquisition activities are subject to the following risks:

when we are able to locate a desired property, competition from other real estate investors may significantly increase the seller’s offering price;

acquired properties may fail to perform as expected;

the actual costs of repositioning or redeveloping acquired properties may be higher than original estimates;

acquired properties may be located in new markets where we face risks associated with an incomplete knowledge or understanding of the local market, a limited number of established business relationships in the area and a relative unfamiliarity with local governmental and permitting procedures; and

we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions, particularly acquisitions of portfolios of properties, into existing operations, and results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

when we are able to locate a desired property, competition from other real estate investors may significantly increase the seller’s offering price;
acquired properties may fail to perform as expected;
the actual costs of repositioning or redeveloping acquired properties may be higher than original estimates;
acquired properties may be located in new markets where we face risks associated with an incomplete knowledge or understanding of the local market, a limited number of established business relationships in the area and a relative unfamiliarity with local governmental and permitting procedures; and
we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions, particularly acquisitions of portfolios of properties, into existing operations, and results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
We may acquire properties subject to liabilities and without any recourse, or with limited recourse, with respect to unknown liabilities. However, if an unknown liability was later asserted against the acquired properties, we might be required to pay substantial sums to settle it, which could adversely affect cash flow.

Many of our properties are concentrated in our primary markets and the Companywe may suffer economic harm as a result of adverse conditions in those markets.

Our properties are located principally in specific geographic areas in the southwestern, southeastern, and mid-western United States. The Company’sOur overall performance is largely dependent on economic conditions in those regions.

Our investments in joint ventures may decrease our ability to manage risk. We conduct some of our operations through a joint venture in which we share control over certain economic and business interests with our joint venture partner. Our joint venture partner may have economic, business or legal interests or goals that are inconsistent with our goals and interests or may be unable to meet their obligations. Failure by us, or an entity in which we have a joint-venture interest, to adequately manage the risks associated with any acquisitions or joint ventures could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or
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results of operations of our joint ventures and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We are leveraged and may not be able to meet our debt service obligations.

We had total indebtedness, including bonds and notes payable, at December 31, 20162020 of approximately $867.7$480.6 million. Substantially all assets have been pledged to secure debt. These borrowings increase the risk of loss because they represent a prior claim on assets and most require fixed payments regardless of profitability. Our leveraged position makes us vulnerable to declines in the general economy and may limit the Company’sour ability to pursue other business opportunities in the future.

We may not be able to access financial markets to obtain capital on a timely basis, or on acceptable terms.

We rely on proceeds from property dispositions and third party capital sources for a portion of our capital needs, including capital for acquisitions and development. The public debt and equity markets are also among the sources upon which the Company relies.we rely. There is no guarantee that we will be able to access these markets or any other source of capital. The ability to access the public debt and equity markets depends on a variety of factors, including:

general economic conditions affecting these markets;

our own financial structure and performance;

the market’s opinion of real estate companies in general; and

the market’s opinion of real estate companies that own similar properties.

general economic conditions affecting these markets;
our own financial structure and performance;
the market’s opinion of real estate companies in general; and
the market’s opinion of real estate companies that own similar properties.
We may suffer adverse effects as a result of terms and covenants relating to the Company’sour indebtedness.

Required payments on our indebtedness generally are not reduced if the economic performance of the portfolio declines. If the economic performance declines, net income, cash flow from operations and cash available for distribution to stockholders may be reduced. If payments on debt cannot be made, we could sustain a loss or suffer judgments, or in the case of mortgages, suffer foreclosures by mortgagees. Further, some obligations contain cross-default and/or cross-acceleration provisions, which means that a default on one obligation may constitute a default on other obligations.

We anticipate only a small portion of the principal of our debt will be repaid prior to maturity. Therefore, we are likely to refinance a portion of our outstanding debt as it matures. There is a risk that we may not be able to refinance existing debt or the terms of any refinancing will not be as favorable as the terms of the maturing debt. If principal balances due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended, or repaid with proceeds from other sources, such as the proceeds of sales of assets or new equity capital, cash flow may not be sufficient to repay all maturing debt in years when significant “balloon” payments come due.

Our credit facilities and unsecured debt contain customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on the ability to incur indebtedness, including total debt to asset ratios, secured debt to total asset ratios, debt service coverage ratios, and minimum ratios of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. Our continued ability to borrow is subject to compliance with financial and other covenants. In addition, failure to comply with such covenants could cause a default under credit facilities, and we may then be required to repay such debt with capital from other sources. Under those circumstances, other sources of capital may not be available, or be available only on terms that are detrimental to the Company.

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Our degree of leverage could limit our ability to obtain additional financing or affect the market price of our common stock.

The degree of leverage could affect our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development or other general corporate purposes. The degree of leverage could also make us more vulnerable to a downturn in business or the general economy.

An increase in interest rates would increase interest costs on variable rate debt and could adversely impact the ability to refinance existing debt.

We currently have, and may incur more, indebtedness that bears interest at variable rates. Accordingly, if interest rates increase, so will the interest costs, which could adversely affect cash flow and the ability to pay principal and interest on our debt and the ability to make distributions to shareholders. Further, rising interest rates could limit our ability to refinance existing debt when it matures.

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Unbudgeted capital expenditures or cost overruns could adversely affect business operations and cash flow.

flow.

If capital expenditures for ongoing or planned development projects or renovations exceed expectations, the additional cost of these expenditures could have an adverse effect on business operations and cash flow. In addition, we might not have access to funds on a timely basis to pay for the unexpected expenditures.

Construction costs are funded in large part through construction financing, which the Companywe may guarantee. The Company’sOur obligation to pay interest on this financing continues until the rental project is completed, leased-up and permanent financing is obtained, or the project is sold, or the construction loan is otherwise paid. Unexpected delays in completion of one or more ongoing projects could also have a significant adverse impact on business operations and cash flow.

We may need to sell properties from time to time for cash flow purposes.

Because of the lack of liquidity of real estate investments generally, our ability to respond to changing circumstances may be limited. Real estate investments generally cannot be sold quickly. In the event that we must sell assets to generate cash flow, we cannot predict whether there will be a market for those assets in the time period desired, or whether we will be able to sell the assets at a price that will allow the Companyus to fully recoup its investment. We may not be able to realize the full potential value of the assets and may incur costs related to the early extinguishment of the debt secured by such assets.

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We intend to devote resources to the development of new projects.

We plan to continue developing new projects as opportunities arise in the future. Development and construction activities entail a number of risks, including but not limited to the following:

we may abandon a project after spending time and money determining its feasibility;

construction costs may materially exceed original estimates;

the revenue from a new project may not be enough to make it profitable or generate a positive cash flow;

we may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms for development of a property, if at all;

we may not complete construction and lease-ups on schedule, resulting in increased development or carrying costs; and

we may not be able to obtain, or may be delayed in obtaining, necessary governmental permits.

we may abandon a project after spending time and money determining its feasibility;
construction costs may materially exceed original estimates;
the revenue from a new project may not be enough to make it profitable or generate a positive cash flow;
we may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms for development of a property, if at all;
we may not complete construction and lease-ups on schedule, resulting in increased development or carrying costs; and
we may not be able to obtain, or may be delayed in obtaining, necessary governmental permits.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY
The overall business is subject to all of the risks associated with the real estate industry.

industry.

We are subject to all risks incident to investment in real estate, many of which relate to the general lack of liquidity of real estate investments, including, but not limited to:

our real estate assets are concentrated primarily in the southwest and any deterioration in the general economic conditions of this region could have an adverse effect;

changes in interest rates may make the ability to satisfy overall debt service requirements more burdensome;

lack of availability of financing may render the purchase, sale or refinancing of a property more difficult or unattractive;

changes in real estate and zoning laws;

increases in real estate taxes and insurance costs;

federal or local regulations or rent controls;

acts of terrorism, and

hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and other similar natural disasters.

our real estate assets are concentrated primarily in the southwest and any deterioration in the general economic conditions of this region could have an adverse effect;
changes in interest rates may make the ability to satisfy overall debt service requirements more burdensome;
lack of availability of financing may render the purchase, sale or refinancing of a property more difficult or unattractive;
changes in real estate and zoning laws;
increases in real estate taxes and insurance costs;
federal or local regulations or rent controls;
acts of terrorism, and
hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and other similar natural disasters.
Our performance and value are subject to risks associated with our real estate assets and with the real estate industry.

Our economic performance and the value of our real estate assets, and consequently the value of our securities, are subject to the risk that if our properties do not generate revenues sufficient to meet our operating expenses, including debt service and capital expenditures, our cash flow will be adversely affected. The following factors, among others, may adversely affect the income generated by our properties:

downturns in the national, regional and local economic conditions (particularly increases in unemployment);

competition from other office, apartment and commercial buildings;

local real estate market conditions, such as oversupply or reduction in demand for office, apartments or other commercial space;

changes in interest rates and availability of financing;

vacancies, changes in market rental rates and the need to periodically repair, renovate and re-let space;

increased operating costs, including insurance expense, utilities, real estate taxes, state and local taxes and heightened security costs;

civil disturbances, earthquakes and other natural disasters, or terrorist acts or acts of war which may result in uninsured or underinsured losses;

significant expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs which are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property;

declines in the financial condition of our tenants and our ability to collect rents from our tenants; and

decreases in the underlying value of our real estate.

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downturns in the national, regional and local economic conditions (particularly increases in unemployment);
competition from other office, apartment and commercial buildings;
local real estate market conditions, such as oversupply or reduction in demand for office, apartments or other commercial space;
changes in interest rates and availability of financing;
vacancies, changes in market rental rates and the need to periodically repair, renovate and re-let space;
increased operating costs, including insurance expense, utilities, real estate taxes, state and local taxes and heightened security costs;
civil disturbances, earthquakes and other natural disasters, or terrorist acts or acts of war which may result in uninsured or underinsured losses;
significant expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs which are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property;
declines in the financial condition of our tenants and our ability to collect rents from our tenants; and
decreases in the underlying value of our real estate.
Adverse economic and geopolitical conditions and dislocations in the credit markets could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, and financial condition.

Our business may be affected by market and economic challenges experienced by the U.S. economy or real estate industry as a whole or by the local economic conditions in the markets in which our properties are located, including the current dislocations in the credit markets and general global economic recession. These current conditions, or similar conditions existing in the future, may adversely affect our results of operations, and financial condition as a result of the following, among other potential consequences:

the financial condition of our tenants may be adversely affected which may result in tenant defaults under leases due to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity, operational failures or for other reasons;

significant job losses within our tenants may occur, which may decrease demand for our office space, causing market rental rates and property values to be negatively impacted;

our ability to borrow on terms and conditions that we find acceptable, or at all, may be limited, which could reduce our ability to pursue acquisition and development opportunities and refinance existing debt, reduce our returns from our acquisition and development activities and increase our future interest expense;

reduced values of our properties may limit our ability to dispose of assets at attractive prices or to obtain debt financing secured by our properties and may reduce the availability of unsecured loans; and

one or more lenders could refuse to fund their financing commitment to us or could fail and we may not be able to replace the financing commitment of any such lenders on favorable terms, or at all.

the financial condition of our tenants may be adversely affected which may result in tenant defaults under leases due to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity, operational failures or for other reasons;
significant job losses within our tenants may occur, which may decrease demand for our office space, causing market rental rates and property values to be negatively impacted;
our ability to borrow on terms and conditions that we find acceptable, or at all, may be limited, which could reduce our ability to pursue acquisition and development opportunities and refinance existing debt, reduce our returns from our acquisition and development activities and increase our future interest expense;
reduced values of our properties may limit our ability to dispose of assets at attractive prices or to obtain debt financing secured by our properties and may reduce the availability of unsecured loans; and
one or more lenders could refuse to fund their financing commitment to us or could fail and we may not be able to replace the financing commitment of any such lenders on favorable terms, or at all.
Real estate investments are illiquid, and the Companywe may not be able to sell properties if and when it is appropriate to do so.

Real estate generally cannot be sold quickly. We may not be able to dispose of properties promptly in response to economic or other conditions. In addition, provisions of the Internal Revenue Code may limit our ability to sell properties (without incurring significant tax costs) in some situations when it may be otherwise economically advantageous to do so, thereby adversely affecting returns to stockholders and adversely impacting our ability to meet our obligations.

ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

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General real estate investment risks may adversely affect property income and values.

Real estate investments are subject to a variety of risks. If the communities and other real estate investments do not generate sufficient income to meet operating expenses, including debt service and Expenditures, cash flow, and the ability to make distributions, the operating income will be adversely affected. Income from the communities may be further adversely affected by, among other things, the following factors:
changes in the general or local economic climate, including layoffs, plant closings, industry slowdowns, relocations of significant local employers, and other events negatively impacting local employment rates and wages and the local economy;
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local economic conditions in which the communities are located, such as oversupply of housing or a reduction in demand for rental housing;
adverse economic or market conditions due to COVID – 19 pandemic leading to a temporary or permanent move by tenants and/or prospective tenants from locations in which our communities are located;
the attractiveness and desirability of our communities to tenants, including, without limitation, the size and amenity offerings of our units, our technology offerings and our ability to identify and cost effectively implement new, relevant technologies and to keep up with constantly changing consumer demand for the latest innovations, including any increased requirements due to the significant increase in the number of people who continue to “work from home”;
inflationary environments in which the cost to operate and maintain communities increases at a rate greater than our ability to increase rents or deflationary environments where we may be exposed to declining rents more quickly under our short-term leases;
competition from other available housing alternatives;
changes in rent control or stabilization laws or other laws regulating housing and other increasing regulation on people and business in locations where our communities are located;
our ability to provide for adequate maintenance and insurance;
declines in the financial condition of our tenants, which may make it more difficult for us to collect rents from some tenants;
any decline in or tenants’ perceptions of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of our communities and the neighborhoods where they are located; and
changes in interest rates and availability of financing.
As leases at the communities expire, tenants may enter into new leases on terms that are less favorable to us. Income and real estate values may also be adversely affected by such factors as applicable laws, including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988, permanent and temporary rent controls, rent stabilization laws, other laws regulating housing that may prevent us from raising rents to offset increased operating expenses, and tax laws.
National and regional economic environments can negatively impact our liquidity and operating results.
Our forecast for the national economy assumes growth of the gross domestic product of the national economy and the economies of the southeastern and southwestern states. In the event of a recession or other negative economic effects, including as a result of the COVID – 19 pandemic, we could incur reductions in rental rates, occupancy levels, property valuations and increases in operating costs, such as advertising and turnover expenses. Any such recession or similar event may affect consumer confidence and spending and negatively impact the volume and pricing of real estate transactions, which could negatively affect our liquidity and its ability to vary its portfolio promptly in responses to changes to the economy. Further, if residents do not experience increases in their income, they may be unable or unwilling to pay rent increases, and delinquency in rent payments and rent defaults may increase as well as vacancy rates.
ITEM 1B     UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
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ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES

On December 31, 2016, our portfolio consisted

Multifamily Properties
CountPropertyLocationYear ConstructedUnitsOccupancy
Consolidated Properties
1ChelseaBeaumont, TX1999144 91.7 %
2Forest GroveBryan, TX202084 100.0 %
3Landing BayouHouma, LA2005240 92.2 %
4Legacy at Pleasant GroveTexarkana, TX2006208 93.3 %
5Overlook at Allenville Phase IISevierville, TN2012144 94.1 %
6Parc at Denham Springs Phase IIDenham Springs, LA2010144 83.3 %
7Sugar Mill Phase IIIBaton Rouge, LA201572 41.7 %
8ToulonGautier, MS2011240 97.2 %
9Villas at Bon SecourGulf Shores, AL2007200 96.4 %
10Vista RidgeTupelo, MS2009160 98.2 %
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Joint Venture Properties
1Abode Red RockLas Vegas, NV2018308 90.2 %
2Apalachee Point VillasTallahassee, FL2018200 91.4 %
3Blue Lake VillasWaxahachie, TX2002186 94.9 %
4Blue Lake Villas Phase IIWaxahachie, TX200470 94.0 %
5Breakwater BayBeaumont, TX2003176 92.3 %
6Bridgewood RanchKaufman, TX2007106 96.0 %
7Capitol HillLittle Rock, TX2003156 91.8 %
8Centennial VillageOak Ridge, TN2011252 97.8 %
9Crossing as OpelikaOpelika, AL2011168 96.2 %
10Dakota ArmsLubbock, TX2005208 94.7 %
11Desoto ranchDeSoto, TX2003248 95.1 %
12Eagle CrossingDallas, TX2017150 96.5 %
13Falcon LakeArlington, TX2002248 96.0 %
14Heather CreekMesquite, TX2003200 96.7 %
15Lake ForestHumble, TX2004240 92.5 %
16Lakeside LoftsFarmers Branch, TX2020245 89.7 %
17Lodge at Pecan CreekDenton, TX2011192 93.3 %
18Lofts at ReynoldsAsheville, NC2012201 96.9 %
19Mansions of MansfieldMansfield, TX2008208 95.0 %
20McKinney PointMcKinney, TX2017198 93.6 %
21MetropolitanLittle rock, AR2008260 91.4 %
22Mission OaksSan Antonio, TX2006228 94.6 %
23Northside on TravisSherman, TX2008200 93.2 %
24Oak HollowSequin, TX2011160 92.5 %
25Oak Hollow Phase IISequin, TX201896 90.7 %
26OceanaireBiloxi, MS2009196 95.8 %
27Overlook at Allensville SquareSevierville, TX2012144 95.5 %
28Parc at BentonvilleBentonville, AR2017216 94.5 %
29Parc at ClarksvilleClarksville, TN2018168 96.3 %
30Parc at Denham SpringsDenham Spring, LA2007224 90.0 %
31Parc at GarlandGarland, TX2010198 94.7 %
32Parc at MansfieldMansfield, TX201799 93.5 %
33Parc at MaumelleLittle Rock, AR2015240 96.5 %
34Parc at Metro CenterNashville, TN2005144 85.9 %
35Parc at RogersRogers, AR2006250 93.3 %
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CountPropertyLocationYear ConstructedUnitsOccupancy
36Parc at WylieWylie, TX2007198 93.5 %
37Preserve at Pecan CreekDenton, TX2008192 90.2 %
38Preserve at Prairie PointeLubbock, TX2005184 96.5 %
39Residences at Holland LakeWeatherford, TX2004208 92.2 %
40Sawgrass CreekNew Port Richey, FL2018188 95.9 %
41Sonoma CourtRockwall, TX2011124 94.9 %
42Sugar Mill Phase IBaton Rouge, LA2009160 68.8 %
43Sugar Mill Phase IIBaton Rouge, LA201680 71.0 %
44Tattersall VillageHinesville, GA2010222 90.0 %
45Terra LagoRowlett, TX2018451 87.4 %
46TradewindsMidland, TX2015214 85.4 %
47Villas of Park West IPueblo, CO2005148 95.4 %
48Villas of Park West IIPueblo, CO2010112 94.6 %
49Vistas of Vance JacksonSan Antonio, TX2005240 93.5 %
50Waterford At Summer ParkRosenberg, TX2013196 95.2 %
51WindsongFort Worth, TX2003188 94.1 %
9,888 
61Total Multifamily Properties11,524 

Multifamily Portfolio Composition
The following table sets forth the location of 59 income-producing properties consistingand number of 50 apartment communities totaling 8,266 units 8 commercial properties consisting of 5 office buildings and 3 retail centers; and a golf course. In addition, we own or control 3,666 acres of improved and unimproved land held for future development or sale. The average annual rental and other property revenue dollar per square foot is $11.19 for the Company’s residential apartment portfolio and $14.91 for the commercial portfolio. The table below shows information relating to those properties in which we own or have an ownership interest, all of which are suitable and adequate for the purpose for which each is utilized:

Residential Apartments Location Units  Occupancy 
Anderson Estates Oxford, MS  48   87.5%
Blue Lake Villas I Waxahachie, TX  186   89.2%
Blue Lake Villas II Waxahachie, TX  70   90.0%
Breakwater Bay Beaumont, TX  176   90.9%
Bridgewood Ranch Kaufman, TX  106   98.1%
Capitol Hill Little Rock, AR  156   93.3%
Centennial Village Oak Ridge TN  252   95.6%
Crossing at Opelika Opelika AL  168   98.8%
Curtis Moore Estates Greenwood, MS  104   90.4%
Dakota Arms Lubbock, TX  208   89.4%
David Jordan Phase II Greenwood, MS  32   90.6%
David Jordan Phase III Greenwood, MS  40   87.5%
Desoto Ranch DeSoto, TX  248   89.1%
Falcon Lakes Arlington, TX  248   96.0%
Heather Creek Mesquite, TX  200   93.5%
Lake Forest Houston, TX  240   89.2%
Legacy at Pleasant Grove Texarkana, TX  208   88.9%
Lodge at Pecan Creek Denton, TX  192   92.7%
Mansions of Mansfield Mansfield, TX  208   95.2%
Metropolitan Little Rock, AR  260   81.2%
Mission Oaks San Antonio, TX  228   96.5%
Monticello Estate Monticello, AR  32   87.5%
Northside on Travis Sherman, TX  200   96.0%
Oak Hollow Seguin TX  160   91.3%
Oceanaire Biloxi, MS  196   91.3%
Overlook @ Allensville Sevierville TN  144   97.9%
Parc at Clarksville Clarksville, TN  168   92.3%
Parc at Denham Springs Denham Springs, LA  224   71.8%
Parc at Maumelle Little Rock, AR  240   92.5%
Parc at Metro Center Nashville, TN  144   97.9%
Parc at Rogers Rogers, AR  250   98.0%
Residences at Holland Lake Weatherford TX  208   95.2%
Preserve at Pecan Creek Denton, TX  192   93.8%
Preserve at Prairie Point Lubbock, TX  184   95.1%
Riverwalk Phase I Greenville, MS  32   87.5%
Riverwalk Phase II Greenville, MS  72   86.1%
Sawgrass Creek New Port Richey, FL  45   95.6%
Sonoma Court Rockwall, TX  124   91.1%
Sugar Mill Baton Rouge, LA  160   95.0%
Tattersall Village Hinesville, GA  222   95.0%
Toulon Gautier, MS  240   97.9%
Tradewinds Midland TX  214   90.2%
Villager Apts Fort Walton FL  33   97.0%
Villas at Park West I Pueblo, CO  148   93.9%
Villas at Park West II Pueblo, CO  112   92.0%
Vista Ridge Tupelo MS  160   91.3%
Vistas of Vance Jackson San Antonio, TX  240   90.4%
Waterford at Summer Park Rosenberg TX  196   91.3%
Westwood Apts Mary Ester FL  120   98.3%
Windsong Fort Worth, TX  188   96.8%
  Total Apartments  8,226   

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Office Buildings Location SqFt  Occupancy 
600 Las Colinas Las Colinas, TX  512,033   87.1%
770 South Post Oak Houston, TX  94,792   97.2%
Browning Place (Park West I) Farmers Branch, TX  625,378   66.6%
Senlac (VHP) Farmers Branch, TX  2,812   100.0%
Stanford Center Dallas, TX  333,234   97.8%
  Total Office Buildings  1,568,249     
           
Retail Centers Location SqFt  Occupancy 
Bridgeview Plaza LaCrosse, WI  122,205   90.9%
Cross County Mall Matoon, IL  306,609   56.3%
Fruitland Park Fruitland Park, FL  6,722   100.0%
  Total Retail Centers  435,536     
           
  Total Commercial  2,003,785   

Golf CourseLocationAcres
Mahogany Run Golf CourseSt. Thomas, US Virgin Islands96.09

Lease Expirations

The table below shows the lease expirations of the commercial properties over a nine-year period and thereafter:

Year of Lease
Expiration
  Rentable
Square Feet
Subject to
Expiring Leases
  Current Annualized (1)
Contractual Rent
Under
Expiring Leases
  Current
Annualized(1)
Contractual
Rent Under
Expiring
Leases (P.S.F.)
  Percentage
of Total
Square Feet
  Percentage
of Gross
Rentals
 
                 
2017   98,884  $1,794,900  $18.15   4.9%  6.4%
2018   233,433   3,792,229   16.25   11.6%  13.6%
2019   309,343   5,459,692   17.65   15.4%  19.6%
2020   119,547   2,346,184   19.63   6.0%  8.4%
2021   120,934   2,447,251   20.24   6.0%  8.8%
2022   206,039   4,670,002   22.67   10.3%  16.7%
2023   231,362   2,344,412   10.13   11.5%  8.4%
2024   68,738   1,211,100   17.62   3.4%  4.3%
2025   127,499   2,727,050   21.39   6.4%  9.8%
Thereafter   67,291   1,110,013   16.50   3.4%  4.0%
Total   1,583,070  $27,902,834       79.2%  100%

(1)Represents the monthly contractual base rent and recoveries from tenants under existing leases as of December 31, 2016, multiplied by twelve. This amount reflects total rent before any rent abatements and includes expense reimbursements which may be estimates as of such date.

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The table below shows information related to the land parcels we own as of December 31, 2016:

LandLocationAcres
2427 Valley View LnFarmers Branch, TX0.31
AudubonAdams County, MS48.20
Bonneau LandFarmers Branch, TX8.39
Cooks LaneFort Worth, TX23.24
DedeauxGulfport, MS10.00
Denham SpringsDenham Springs, LA4.38
Dominion MercerFarmers Branch, TX5.29
GautierGautier, MS3.46
GNBFarmers Branch, TX45.00
Hollywood Casino Tract IIFarmers Branch, TX13.85
Lacy LonghornFarmers Branch, TX5.08
Lake Shore VillasHumble, TX19.51
LubbockLubbock, TX2.86
Luna VenturesFarmers Branch, TX26.71
McKinney 36Collin County, TX9.77
Meloy/PortageKent, OH52.95
MinivestDallas, TX0.23
NashvilleNashville, TN6.25
Nicholson CroslinDallas, TX0.80
Nicholson MendozaDallas, TX0.35
Ocean EstatesGulfport, MS12.00
SenlacFarmers Branch, TX8.49
Texas PlazaIrving, TX10.33
Travis RanchKaufman County, TX16.80
Travis Ranch RetailKaufman County, TX8.13
Union Pacific RailroadDallas, TX0.04
Valley View 34 (Mercer Crossing)Farmers Branch, TX2.19
WillowickPensacola, FL39.78
Windmills FarmKaufman County, TX2,884.07
Total Land/Development3,268.46
Land Subject to Sales ContractLocationAcres
Dominion TractDallas, TX10.59
Hollywood Casino Tract IFarmers Branch, TX15.52
LaDueFarmers Branch, TX8.01
Three HickoryFarmers Branch, TX6.60
TravelersFarmers Branch, TX193.17
Valwood landFarmers Branch, TX16.87
Walker/CummingsDallas County, TX82.59
WhortonBentonville, AR64.44
Total Land Subject to Sales Contract397.79
Total Land3,666.25

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2020:
Company ownedVAA ownedTotal
LocationNo.UnitsNo.UnitsNo.Units
Alabama200 168 368 
Arkansas— — 966 966 
Colorado— — 260 260 
Florida— — 388 388 
Georgia— — 222 222 
Louisiana456 464 920 
Mississippi400 196 596 
North Carolina— — 201 201 
Nevada— — 308 308 
Tennessee144 564 708 
Texas436 32 6,151 35 6,587 
10 1,636 51 9,888 61 11,524 

ITEM 3.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ART and ART Midwest, Inc.

While the Company and all entities in which the Company has a direct or indirect equity interest are not parties to or obligated in any way for the outcome, a formerly owned entity (American Realty Trust, Inc.) and its former subsidiary (ART Midwest, Inc.) have been engaged since 1999 in litigation with Mr. David Clapper and entities related to Mr. Clapper (collectively, the “Clapper Parties”).




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Commercial Properties
CountPropertyLocationYear ConstructedSquare FeetOccupancy
Office Buildings
1600 Las ColinasIrving, TX1984512,173 79.4 %
2770 South Post OakHouston, TX198095,438 83.9 %
3Browning PlaceFarmers Branch, TX1982625,297 87.0 %
4SenlacFarmers Branch, TX20252,821 100.0 %
5Stanford CenterDallas, TX1982333,234 90.9 %
1,568,963 
Retail Centers
1Fruitland ParkFruitland Park, FL20256,722 100.0 %
61,575,685 

Commercial Lease Expirations
The matter originally involved a transaction in 1998 in which ART Midwest, Inc. was to acquire eight residential apartment complexes from the Clapper Parties. Through the years, a number of rulings, both for and against American Realty Trust, Inc. (“ART”) and ART Midwest, Inc., were issued. In October 2011, a ruling was issued under which the Clapper Parties received a judgment for approximately $74 million, including $26 million in actual damages and $48 million interest. The ruling was against ART and ART Midwest, Inc., but no other entity. During February 2014, the Court of Appeals affirmed a portion of the judgment in favor of the Clapper Parties, but also ruled that a double counting of a significant portion of the damages had occurred and remanded the case back to the trial court to recalculate the damage award, as well as pre- and post-judgment interest thereon. Subsequently, the trial court recalculated the damage award, reducing it to approximately $59 million, inclusive of actual damages and then current interest. ART was also a significant owner of a partnership interest in the partnership that was awarded the initial damages in this matter.

The Clapper Parties subsequently filed a new lawsuit against ARI, its subsidiary EQK Holdings, Inc. (“EQK”), and ART.  The Clapper Parties seek damages from ARL for payment by ART to ARL of ART’s stock in EQK in exchange for a release of the Antecedent Debt owed by ART to ARI. Management is vigorously defending this Litigation.

In 2005, ART filed suit against a major national law firm over the initial transaction. That action was initially abated while the principal case with the Clapper Parties was pending, but the abatement was recently lifted.  The trial court subsequently dismissed the case on procedural grounds, but ART has filed a notice of appeal. In January 2012, the Company sold all of the issued and outstanding stock of ART to an unrelated party for a promissory note in the amount of $10 million. At December 31, 2012, the Company fully reserved and valued such note at zero.

Port Olpenitz

ARL, through a foreign subsidiary, was involved in developing a maritime harbor town on the 420 acre site of the former naval base of Olpenitz in Kappeln, Germany. Disputes with the local partner related to his mismanagement of the project resulted in his being replaced as the managing partner which was followed by a filing for bankruptcy protection in Germany to completely remove him from the project. An insolvency manager was placed in control of the project in order to protect the creditors andfollowing table summarizes our commercial lease expirations as of December 31, 2013, had sold2020:

Year of Lease
Expiration
Rentable Square Feet
Subject to Expiring Leases
Current
Annualized
Contractual Rent Under
Expiring Leases (1,000s)
Current
Annualized
Contractual
Rent Under Expiring
Leases (P.S.F.)
Percentage of Total
Square Feet
Percentage of Gross
Rentals
2021134,027 $2,923 $21.81 8.5 %10.9 %
2022295,412 6,737 22.81 18.7 %25.0 %
2023296,233 4,815 16.26 18.8 %17.9 %
2024129,926 3,039 23.39 8.2 %11.3 %
2025149,448 3,569 23.88 9.5 %13.3 %
Thereafter287,491 5,821 20.25 18.2 %21.6 %
1,292,537 $26,904 81.9 %100.0 %
(1)Represents the vast majority of assets (almost all land) of the project. The Company no longer has any financial responsibility for the obligations of the creditors related to the projectmonthly contractual base rent and has claims filed for loans relating to our investment in the project. Due to the questionable collectability of these loansrecoveries from the proceeds of the project, the Company has written off the unreserved balance of $5.3 million in the project. Astenants under existing leases as of December 13, 2013, ARL had filed two lawsuits31, 2020, multiplied by twelve. This amount reflects total rent before any rent abatement and includes expense reimbursements, which may be estimates as of such date.


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Land Investments

ProjectLocationAcres
Held for Development
EQK PortageKent, OH49 
McKinney 36Collin County, TX18 
Ocean EstatesGulfport, MS12 
WillowickPensacola, FL40 
Mercer Crossing CommercialFarmers Branch, TX19 
Windmills FarmKaufman County, TX1,555 
OtherVarious40 
1,733 
Held subject to sales contract
Mercer CrossingFarmers Branch, TX15 
Windmill FarmsKaufman County, TX213 
228 
1,961

ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are the defendant in Germanyongoing litigation with David Clapper and related parties (collectively, "Clapper”) regarding a multifamily property transaction that was to recover funds investedoccur in 1998. In February 2011, after a jury trial, the project. The lawsuits are against: 1) the former German partner and his company, and 2)Court awarded an approximately $60 million judgment against the law firm in Hamburg originally hired to protect ARL’s investment in the project. At this time it is unknown how much can be recovered or how successful the litigation will be.

Dynex Capital, Inc.

On July 20, 2015, the 68th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Texas issued its Final Judgment in Cause No. DC-03-00675, styled Basic Capital Management, Inc.,an affiliate, American Realty Trust Inc., Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., Continental Poydras Corp., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Baronne, Inc. v. Dynex Commercial, Inc.(ART). Clapper subsequently filed a suit in 2013 to enforce the ART judgement against ARI. The case which was litigatedhas been ongoing since 2013 and is set for more than a decade, had its origin with Dynex Commercial making loans to Continental Poydras Corp., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Baronne, Inc. (subsidiaries of Continental Mortgage & Equity Trust (“CMET”), an entity which merged into TCI in 1999 aftertrial May 2021.

We were the original suit was filed). Under the original loan commitment, $160 million in loans were to be made to the entities. The loans were conditioned on the execution of a commitment between Dynex Commercial and Basic Capital Management, Inc. (“Basic”).

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An original trial in 2004, which also included Dynex Capital, Inc. as a defendant, resultedplaintiff in a jury awarding damages in favor of Basic for “lost opportunity,” as well as damages in favor of ART and in favor of TCI and its subsidiaries for “increased costs” and “lost opportunity.” The original Trial Court judge ignored the jury’s findings, however, and entered a “Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict” (“JNOV”) in favor of the Dynex entities (the judge held the Plaintiffs were not entitled to any damages from the Dynex entities). After numerous appeals by all parties, Dynex Capital, Inc. was ultimately dismissed from the case and the remaining claims against Dynex Commercial were remanded to the Trial Court for a new judgment consistent with the jury’s findings. The Court entered the new Final Judgmentlawsuit against Dynex Commercial, Inc. (“Dynex”) for failure to fulfill certain loan commitments. In January 2015, the court awarded us with a judgment of $49.0 million. We are pursuing all legal means to collect this award. However, due to the uncertainty of the collectability of the award, the receivable has been fully reserved.

In February 2019, Paul Berger (“Berger”) filed a lawsuit against the Company, its directors, its officers and others that alleges that we completed improper sales and/or transfers of property with Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (“IOR”). Berger requests that we pay off various related party loans to IOR and that IOR then distribute the funds to IOR's stockholders. We intend to vigorously defend against the allegations. TCI own approximately 81.1% of IOR, whose common stock is traded on July 20, 2015.

The Final Judgment entered against Dynex Commercial, Inc. on July 20, 2015 awarded Basic $0.256 millionthe NYSE American under the symbol “IOR”. Accordingly, we include IOR’s financial results in damages, plus pre-judgment interestour consolidated financial statements. IOR’s primary business is investing in mortgage loans.

In connection with the formation of $0.192 millionVAA, ten of the properties that we contributed to the joint venture are subject to an earn-out provision that provides for a totalremeasurement of the value of those properties after a two-year period following the completion of construction. As of December 31, 2020, we have recorded a liability of $10.0 million, which we believe is the amount of $0.448 million. The Judgment awarded ART $14.2 million in damages, plus pre-judgment interest of $10.6 million for a total amount of $24.8 million. The Judgment awarded TCI $11.1 million, plus pre-judgment interest of $8.4 million for a total amount of $19.5 million. The Judgment also awarded Basic, ART, and TCI post-judgment interest at the rate of 5% per annum from April 25, 2014 until the date their respective damages are paid. Lastly, the Judgement awarded Basic, ART, and TCI $1.6 million collectively in attorneys’ fees from Dynex Commercial, Inc.

The Company is workingthat will be required to settle our obligation. We have been unable to reach agreement with counsel to identify assets and collectour joint venture partner on the Final Judgment against Dynex Commercial, Inc., as well as explore possible additional claims, if any, against Dynex Capital, Inc.

Litigation. The ownership of property and provision of services toremeasured value. As a result, the public as tenants entails an inherent risk of liability. Althoughparties have filed for arbitration in accordance with the Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various items of litigation incidental to and in the ordinary course of its business, in the opinion of management, the outcome of such litigation will not have a material adverse impact upon the Company’s financial condition, results of operation or liquidity.

joint venture agreement.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
ARL’s common stock is listed and traded on the NYSE under the symbol “ARL”. The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices as reported in the consolidated reporting system of the NYSE American for the quarters ended:

  2016  2015 
  High  Low  High  Low 
First Quarter $5.83  $3.89  $5.90  $4.26 
Second Quarter $7.05  $4.44  $5.95  $4.66 
Third Quarter $7.81  $5.19  $7.49  $4.09 
Fourth Quarter $7.93  $4.92  $7.19  $4.75 

20202019
HighLowHighLow
First Quarter$13.51 $11.22 $21.57 $11.70 
Second Quarter$14.36 $11.19 $20.63 $12.26 
Third Quarter$17.89 $10.53 $19.00 $14.50 
Fourth Quarter$17.39 $12.25 $17.48 $12.04 
On March 10, 2017,22, 2021, the closing market price of ARL’sour common stock on the NYSE $6.67$9.26 per share, and was held by approximately 3,0361,510 stockholders of record.

ARL’s

Our Board of Directors has established a policy that dividend declarations on common stock would be determined on an annual basis following the end of each year. In accordance with that policy, the Boardboard determined not to pay any dividends on common stock in 2016, 2015December 31, 2020, 2019 or 2014.2018. Future distributions to common stockholders will be determined by the Board of Directors in light of conditions then existing, including the Company’sour financial condition and requirements, future prospects, restrictions in financing agreements, business conditions and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

Under ARL’s Amended Articles of Incorporation,

We are authorized to issue up 15,000,000 shares of Series A 10.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock are authorized("Series A Preferred Stock") with a par value of $2.00 per share and a liquidation preference of $10.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends. Dividends are payable at the annual rate of $1.00 per share, or $.25 per share quarterly, to stockholders of record on the last day of each March, June, September, and December, when and as declared by the Board of Directors.quarterly. The Series A Preferred Stock may be converted into common stock at 90.0% of the average daily closing price of ARL’sour common stock for the prior 20 trading days. At December 31, 2016, 2,000,614 shares of
The following reflects changes in our common stock and Series A Preferred Stockstock during the year ended December 31, 2020:
Common Stock
IssuedTreasuryOutstanding
Balance at January 1, 202016,412,861 (415,785)15,997,076 
Shares sold by consolidated subsidiary(1)— 140,000 140,000 
Cancellation of treasury shares(2)(203,633)203,633 — 
Adjustment(3)— 14,967 14,967 
Balance at December 31, 202016,209,228 (57,185)16,152,043 
(1)    On December 22, 2020, shares that were outstanding. Of the outstanding shares, 900,000 arepreviously held by ARL. Dividends are not paid on theour consolidated subsidiary, TCI, and therefore included in treasury shares, owned by ARL.

Under ARL’s Amended Articles of Incorporation, 91,000 shares of Series D 9.50% Cumulative Preferred Stock are authorized withwere sold to RAI, and therefore, removed from treasury shares.

(2)     On December 28, 2020, we retired a par value of $2.00 per share, and a liquidation preference of $20.00 per share. Dividends are payable at the annual rate of $1.90 per year or $0.475 per quarter to stockholders of record on the last day of each March, June, September and December when and as declared by the Board of Directors. The Series D Preferred Stock is reserved for the conversionportion of the Class A limited partner unitsshare we held in treasury.
(3)     During the year ended December 31, 2020, we adjusted and updated our treasury shares as a result of Ocean Beach Partners, L.P. The Class A units may be exchanged for Series D Preferred Stock at the rate of 20 Class A units for each share of Series D Preferred Stock. There are no outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock.

Under ARL’s Amended Articles of Incorporation, 500,000 shares of Series E 6.0% Cumulative Preferred Stock are authorized with a par value $2.00 per share and a liquidation preference of $10.00 per share. Dividends are payable at the annual rate of $0.60 per share or $0.15 per quarter to stockholders of record on the last day of each March, June, September and December when and as declared by the Board of Directors. There are no Series E Preferred Stock outstanding. As an instrument amendatory to ARL’s Amended Articles of Incorporation, 100,000 shares of Series J 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stockphysical count.

We have been designated pursuant to a Certificate of Designation filed March 16, 2006, with a par value of $2.00 per share, and a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Dividends are payable at the annual rate of $80 per share, or $20 per quarter, to stockholders of record on the last day of each of March, June, September and December, when and as declared by the Board of Directors. Although the Series J 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock has been designated, no shares have been issued.

The Company had 135,000 shares of Series K convertible preferred stock, which were held by TCI and used as collateral on a note. The note has been paid in full and the Series K preferred stock was cancelled May 7, 2014.

On September 1, 2000, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizingthat allows for the repurchase of up to a total of 1,000,0001,250,000 shares of ARLour common stock. This repurchase program has no termination date. In August 2010, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the share repurchase program for up to an additional 250,000 shares of common stock which results in a total authorization under the repurchase program for up to 1,250,000 shares. There were no shares repurchased duringfor the year ended December 31, 2016.

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2020 and the program has 19,465 share remaining that can be repurchased as of December 31, 2020

ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

  For the Years Ended December 31,
  2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
  (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
EARNINGS DATA                    
Rental and other property revenues $119,663  $104,188  $79,412  $80,750  $81,849 
Total operating expenses  105,029   97,880   82,611   96,426   73,602 
Operating income (loss)  14,634   6,308   (3,199)  (15,676)  8,247 
Other expenses  (36,325)  (31,622)  (15,511)  (35,264)  (20,021)
Loss before gain on land sales, non-controlling interest, and taxes  (21,691)  (25,314)  (18,710)  (50,940)  (11,774)
Gain on sale of income-producing properties  16,207             
Gain (loss) on land sales  3,121   21,648   561   (455)  5,475 
Income tax benefit (expense)  (46)  (517)  20,413   40,513   (144)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  (2,409)  (4,183)  2,264   (10,882)  (6,443)
Net income (loss) from discontinuing operations  (1)  896   37,909   62,606   (268)
Net income (loss)  (2,410)  (3,287)  40,173   51,724   (6,711)
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest  (322)  1,327   (9,288)  (10,448)  1,126 
Net income (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc.  (2,732)  (1,960)  30,885   41,276   (5,585)
Preferred dividend requirement  (1,101)  (1,216)  (2,043)  (2,452)  (2,452)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(3,833) $(3,176) $28,842  $38,824  $(8,037)
                     
PER SHARE DATA                    
Earnings per share - basic                    
Income (loss) from continuing operations $(0.25) $(0.27) $(0.71) $(2.07) $(0.67)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations     0.06   2.99   5.43   (0.02)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(0.25) $(0.21) $2.28  $3.36  $(0.69)
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share  15,514,360   15,111,107   12,683,956   11,525,389   11,525,389 
                     
Earnings per share - diluted                    
Income (loss) from continuing operations $(0.25) $(0.27) $(0.71) $(2.07) $(0.67)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations     0.06   2.99   5.43   (0.02)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(0.25) $(0.21) $2.28  $3.36  $(0.69)
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share  15,514,360   15,111,107   12,683,956   11,525,389   11,525,389 
                     
                     
BALANCE SHEET DATA                    
Real estate, net $901,006  $853,507  $699,763  $700,294  $930,433 
Notes and interest receivable, net  126,564   120,243   134,366   136,815   103,469 
Total assets  1,174,909   1,117,368   965,498   943,322   1,135,345 
Notes and interest payables  851,095   804,760   659,059   659,042   869,857 
Shareholders’ equity  176,131   176,889   179,588   134,861   85,104 
Book value per share  11.35   11.71   14.16   11.70   7.38 

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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with theour consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in Part II, Item 8 of this report.

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements withinReport. Our results of operations for the meaning of the federal securities laws, principally, but not only, under the captions “Business,” “Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We caution investors that any forward-looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management’s beliefs and on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. When used, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “might”, “plan”, “estimate”, “project”, “should”, “will”, “result” and similar expressions which do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, which may beyear ended December 31, 2020 were affected by knowna acquisitions and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties, and factors, that are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected. We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs when we make them, they are not guarantees of future performance and are impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward-looking statements, whetherdisposition, refinancing activity, development activity as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases, dependence on tenants’ financial condition, and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate);

risks associated with the availability and terms of financing and the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments;

failure to manage effectively our growth and expansion into new markets or to integrate acquisitions successfully;

risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including, without limitation, construction delays, cost overruns, inability to obtain necessary permits and public opposition to such activities);

risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies, increases in interest rates, and volatility in the securities markets;

costs of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other similar laws and regulations;

potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination;

risks associated with our dependence on key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed; and

the other risk factors identified in this Form 10-K, including those described under the caption “Risk Factors.”

The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report, including Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also refer to our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for future periods and current reports on Form 8-K as we file them with the SEC, and to other materials we may furnish to the public from time to time through Forms 8-K or otherwise.

discussed below.

Management's Overview

We are an externally advised and managed real estate investment company that owns a diverse portfolio of income-producing properties and land held for development.development throughout the Southern United States. Our portfolio of income-producing properties includes residential apartment communities, office buildings and a golf course.other commercial properties. Our investment strategy includes acquiring existing income-producing properties as well as developing new properties on land already owned or acquired for a specific development project. We acquire land primarily
Our operations are managed by Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”) in urban in-fill locations or high-growth suburban markets. We areaccordance with an active buyer and seller of real estate and during 2016 we acquired $92.2 million and sold $51.4 million of land and income-producing properties. As of December 31, 2016, we owned 8,266 units in 50 residential apartment communities, eight commercial properties comprising approximately 2.0 million rentable square feet and a golf course. In addition, we own 3,666 acres of land held for development. The Company currently owns income-producing properties and land in ten states as well as in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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We finance our acquisitions primarily through operating cash flow, proceeds from the sale of land and income-producing properties and debt financing primarily in the form of property-specific first-lien mortgage loans from commercial banks and institutional lenders. We finance our development projects principally with short-term, variable interest rate construction loans that are converted to long-term, fixed rate amortizing mortgages when the development project is completed and occupancy has been stabilized. We will, from time to time, also enter into partnerships with various investors to acquire income-producing properties or land and to sell interests in certain of our wholly owned properties. When we sell assets, we may carry a portion of the sales price generally in the form of a short-term, interest bearing seller-financed note receivable. We generate operating revenues primarily by leasing apartment units to residents and leasing office, retail and industrial space to commercial tenants.

We have historically engaged in and may continue to engage in certain business transactions with related parties, including but not limited to asset acquisition and dispositions. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s length basis due to the absence of free market forces that naturally exist in business dealings between two or more unrelated entities. Related party transactions may not always be favorable to our business and may include terms, conditions and agreements that are not necessarily beneficial to or in our best interest.

Since April 30, 2011, Pillar is the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager under a contractual arrangement that is reviewed annually by our Board of Directors.Advisory Agreement. Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities. Pillar also arranges for ARL’s benefit,our debt and equity financing with third party lenders and investors. Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to TCI and IOT. As the contractual Advisor, Pillar is compensated by ARL under an Advisory Agreement that is more fully described in Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – The Advisor”. ARL hasWe have no employees. Employees of Pillar render services to ARLus in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement.

Effective since January 1, 2011, Regis manages Pillar is considered to be a related party due to its common ownership with American Realty Investors, Inc. (“ARL”), who is our commercial propertiescontrolling shareholder.

The following is a summary of our recent acquisition, disposition, financing and provides brokerage services. Regis is entitled to receive a fee for its property managementdevelopment activities:
Acquisitions and brokerage services. See Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage”. The Company contracts with third-party companies to lease and manage our apartment communities.

Critical Accounting Policies

We present our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles inDispositions

On November 19, 2018, we formed the United States (“GAAP”Victory Abode Apartments, LLC ("VAA"). The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts, our subsidiaries, generally all of which are wholly-owned, and all entities in which we have a controlling interest. Arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as a Variable Interest Entity (VIE), in accordance joint venture with the provisions and guidanceMacquarie Group (“Macquarie”). In connection with the formation of ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, wherebyVAA, we have determined that we aresold a primary beneficiary of the VIE and meet50% ownership interest in certain criteria ofmultifamily apartment projects to Macquarie for a sole general partner or managing member as identified in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 04-5, Investor’s Accounting for an Investment$236.8 million cash payment, resulting in a Limited Partnership when the Investor is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”). VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders as a group lack adequate decision making ability, the obligation to absorb expected losses or residual returns of the entity, or have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests. The primary beneficiary generally is the entity that provides financial support and bears a majority of the financial risks, authorizes certain capital transactions, or makes operating decisions that materially affect the entity’s financial results. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we consider qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of our investment; the obligation or likelihood for us or other investors to provide financial support; our and the other investors’ ability to control or significantly influence key decisions for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of us and the other investors. Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions.

For entities in which we have less than a controlling financial interest or entities where we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, our share of the net earnings or losses of these entities are included in consolidated net income. Our investment in Gruppa Florentina, LLC is accounted for under the equity method.

The Company, in accordance with the VIE guidance in ASC 810 “Consolidations,” consolidated 50 and 48 multifamily residential properties located throughout the United States at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, ranging from 32 units to 260 units. Assets totaling approximately $442 million and approximately $457 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, are consolidated and included in “Real estate, at cost” on the balance sheet and are all collateral for their respective mortgage notes payable, none of which are recourse to the partnership in which they are in or to the Company.

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Real Estate

Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired tangible and intangible assets, including land, buildings, tenant improvements, “above-market” and “below-market” leases, origination costs, acquired in-place leases, other identified intangible assets and assumed liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 805 “Business Combinations”, and allocate the purchase price to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including land at appraised value and buildings at replacement cost.

We assess and consider fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and/or capitalization rates, as well as available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant. We also consider an allocation of purchase price of other acquired intangibles, including acquired in-place leases that may have a customer relationship intangible value, including (but not limited to) the nature and extent of the existing relationship with the tenants, the tenants’ credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. Based on our acquisitions to date, our allocation to customer relationship intangible assets has been immaterial.

We record acquired “above-market” and “below-market” leases at their fair values (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) equal to the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (2) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.

Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values that are based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease. Factors to be considered include estimates of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, we consider leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.

Depreciation and Impairment

Real estate is stated at depreciated cost. The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of property, legal fees and other acquisition costs. Costs directly related to the development of properties are capitalized. Capitalized development costs include interest, property taxes, insurance, and other direct project costs incurred during the period of development.

A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. Our capitalization policy on development properties is guided by ASC Topic 835-20 “Interest – Capitalization of Interest” and ASC Topic 970 “Real Estate - General”. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We consider a construction project as substantially completed and held available for occupancy upon the receipt of certificates of occupancy, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on the portion (1) substantially completed and (2) occupied or held available for occupancy, and we capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction.

Management reviews its long-lived assets used in operations for impairment when there is an event or change in circumstances that indicates impairment in value. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of its assets is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined by a recent appraisal, comparable based upon prices for similar assets, executed sales contract, a present value and/or a valuation technique based upon a multiple of earnings or revenue. If such impairment is present, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. If we determine that impairment has occurred, the affected assets must be reduced to their face value.

Real Estate Assets Held for Sale

We classify properties as held for sale when certain criteria are met in accordance with GAAP. At that time, we present the assets and obligations of the property held for sale separately in our consolidated balance sheet and we cease recording depreciation and amortization expense related to that property. Properties held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or their estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell. We did not have any real estate assets classified as held for sale at December 31, 2016 or 2015.

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Effective as of January 1, 2015, we adopted the revised guidance in Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08 regarding discontinued operations. For sales of real estate or assets classified as held for sale after January 1, 2015, we will evaluate whether a disposal transaction meets the criteria of a strategic shift and will have a major effect on our operations and financial results to determine if the results of operations and gainsgain on sale of real estate will be presented as partassets of $154.1 million. We then immediately transferred our continuing operations or as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations. If the disposal represents a strategic shift, it will be classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented; if not, it will be presented in continuing operations.

Any properties that are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are listed in detail in Schedule III, “Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation” are those in which we have not recognized the legal sale according to the guidance in ASC 360-20 due to various factors, disclosed in Item 1 “Significant Real Estate Acquisitions/Dispositions and Financing.” Any sale transaction where the guidance reflects that a sale had not occurred, the asset involved in the transaction, including the debt, if appropriate, and property operations, remained on the books of the Company. We continue to charge depreciation to expense as a period costs for the property until such time as the property has been classified as held for sale in accordance with guidance reflected in ASC 360-10-45 “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”

Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures

Except forrespective ownership interests in variablethe multifamily apartments ("VAA Portfolio") to VAA in exchange for a 50% voting interest entities, we account for our investments/ 49% profit participation interest ("Class A interest") in unconsolidated real estate ventures under the equity method of accounting because we exercise significant influence over, but do not control, these entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Any difference between the carrying amount of these investments on our balance sheet and the underlying equity in net assets is amortized as an adjustment to equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures over the life of the related asset. Under the equity method of accounting, our net equity is reflected within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the joint ventures is included within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The joint venture agreements may designate different percentage allocations among investors for profits and losses; however, our recognition of joint venture income or loss generally follows the joint venture’s distribution priorities, which may change upon the achievement of certain investment return thresholds. For ownership interests in variable interest entities, we consolidate those in which we are the primary beneficiary.

Recognition of Rental Income

Rental income for commercial property leases is recognized onVAA a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms. In accordance with ASC Topic 805 “Business Combinations”, we recognize rental revenue of acquired in-place “above-market” and “below-market” leases at their fair values over the terms of the respective leases. On our Consolidated Balance Sheets, we include as a receivable the excess of rental income recognized over rental payments actually received pursuant to the terms of the individual commercial lease agreements.

Reimbursements of operating costs, as allowed under most of our commercial tenant leases, consist of amounts due from tenants for common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other recoverable costs, and are recognized as revenue in the period in which the recoverable expenses are incurred. We record these reimbursements on a “gross” basis, since we generally are the primary obligor with respect to purchasing goods and services from third-party suppliers, have discretion in selecting the supplier and have the credit risk with respect to paying the supplier.

Rental income for residential property leases is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis as lease terms are generally for periods of one year or less. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded for all past due rents and operating expense reimbursements considered to be uncollectible.

Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Real Estate

Sales and the associated gains or losses of real estate are recognized in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360-20, “Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sale”. The specific timing of a sale is measured against various criteria in ASC 360-20 related to the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria for the full accrual method are not met, we defer some or all of the gain recognition and account for the continued operations of the property by applying the finance, leasing, deposit, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate, until the sales criteria are met.

Non-performing Notes Receivable

We consider and note receivable to be non-performing when the maturity date has passed without principal repayment and the borrower is not making interest paymentspayable (“Mezzanine Loan”) in accordance with the terms of a contribution agreement (the “Contribution”). Upon completion of the agreement.

Interest RecognitionContribution, VAA owned and controlled 52 multifamily apartments. VAA assumed all liabilities of those properties, including mortgage debt insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”).

On May 31, 2019, we sold Westwood, a 120 unit multifamily property in Mary Ester, Florida for $3.1 million, resulting in a loss on Notes Receivable

the sale of $0.1 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, we sold 105.1 acres of land for an aggregate sales price of $30.0 million and purchased 41.9 acres for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $4.6 million.
On March 5, 2020, we acquired a 49.2 acres land parcel in Kent, Ohio for $5.4 million that was funded by a $2.0 million cash payment and a $3.4 million note payable that bears interest at 10% and matures on November 13, 2024.
On May 1, 2020, we sold Villager, a 33 unit multifamily property in Fort Walton, Florida for $2.4 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $1.0 million.
On July 16, 2020, we sold Farnham Park, a 144 unit multifamily property in Port Arthur, Texas for $13.3 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $2.7 million.
On September 14, 2020, we sold Bridge View Plaza, a retail property in La Crosse, Wisconsin for $5.3 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $4.6 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, we sold a total of 58.8 acres of land from our holdings in Windmill Farms for $12.9 million, in aggregate, resulting in gains on sale of $11.1 million. In addition, we sold 26.8 acres of land from our holdings in Mercer Crossing during the year ended December 31, 2020 for $15.8 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $10.3 million.
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Financing Activities
On February 15, 2018, we issued $39.2 million in Series B bonds (See Note 11 in our consolidated financial statements) that bear interest at 6.80% and mature on July 31, 2025. The proceeds were used to fund development activity, pay down debt and other general corporate purposes..
On July 19, 2018, we issued an additional $19.8 million of Series B bonds (See Note 11 in our consolidated financial statements) in a private placement. We record interest income as earnedused the proceeds from the issuance to fund our development activities.
On July 28, 2019, we paid off the $41.5 million mortgage note payable on Browning Place, which resulted in accordancea loss on early extinguishment of debt of $5.2 million. Concurrent with the termsrepayment of the relatedmortgage note payable, we issued $78.1 million of Series C bonds (See Note 11 in our consolidated financial statements), which are collateralized by Browning Place, bear interest at 4.65% and mature on January 31, 2023.
On November 30, 2020, issued $19.7 million in additional Series A bonds (See Note 11 in our consolidated financial statements) for $18.8 million in net proceeds. We used the proceeds to fund in part our bond payments that were due on January 30, 2021.
On December 3, 2020, we extended our $14.7 million loan agreements.

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from HSW Partners to June 17, 2021.
On March 2, 2021, we extended our $1.2 million loan on Athens to August 28, 2022.

Allowance

On March 4, 2021, we received a commitment from our lender to extend the maturity of our $10.4 million loan on Windmill Farms until February 28, 2023 at a reduced interest rate of 5%.
Development Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2020, we completed the construction of Parc at Denham Springs Phase II and Sugar Mill Phase III for Estimated Losses

We assessa total cost of $17.2 million and $14.2 million, respectively.

Our current developments projects at December 31, 2020, are as follow: (dollars in thousands)
PropertyLocationNo. of UnitsCosts to Date (1)Total Projected Costs (1)
AthensAthens, AL232 270 34,800 
Heritage McKinneyMcKinney, TX170 231 24,650 
Total402 $501 $59,450 
(1) Costs include construction hard costs, construction soft costs and loan borrowing costs.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the collectabilityreported amounts of notes receivable on a periodic basis,assets and liabilities and disclosure of whichcontingent assets and liabilities at the assessment consists primarily of an evaluation of cash flow projectionsdate of the borrowerfinancial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Some of these estimates and assumptions include judgments on revenue recognition, estimates for common area maintenance and real estate tax accruals, provisions for uncollectible accounts, impairment of long-lived assets, the allocation of purchase price between tangible and intangible assets, capitalization of costs and fair value measurements. Our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our notes to determine whether estimated cash flowsthe consolidated financial statements. However, the following policies are sufficient to repay principal and interest in accordance with the contractual terms of the note. We recognize impairments on notes receivable when it is probable that principal and interest will not be received in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. The amount of the impairmentdeemed to be recognized generally is based on the fair value of the partnership’s real estate that represents the primary source of loan repayment. See Note 3 “Notes and Interest Receivable” for details on our notes receivable.

critical.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We apply the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” to the valuation of real estate assets. These provisions define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establish a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used in
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developing fair value estimates and require disclosure of fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable data (Level 3 measurements), such as the reporting entity’s own data.

The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date and includes three levels defined as follows:

Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Related parties

Parties

We apply ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”, to evaluate business relationships. Related parties are persons or entities who have one or more of the following characteristics, which include entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, trust for the benefit of persons including principal owners of the entities and members of their immediate families, management personnel of the entity and members of their immediate families and other parties with which the entity may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the decision making of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing itsour own separate interests, or affiliates of the entity.

Results of Operations

The discussion of our results of operations is based on management’s review of operations, which is based on our segments. Our segments consist of apartments, commercial buildings, hotels, land and other. For discussion purposes, we break these segments down into the following sub-categories; same property portfolio, acquired properties, and developed properties in the lease-up phase. The same property portfolio consists of properties that were held by us for the entire period for both years being compared. The acquired property portfolio consists of properties that we acquired but have not held for the entire period for both periods being compared. Developed properties in the lease-up phase consist of completed projects that are being leased-up. As we complete each phase of the project, we lease-up that phase and include those revenues in our continued operations. Once a developed property becomes leased-up (80% or more) and is held the entire period for both years under comparison, it is considered to be included in the same property portfolio. Income-producing properties that we have sold during the year are reclassified to discontinuing operations for all periods presented. The other segment consists of revenue and operating expenses related to the notes receivable and corporate entities.

The following discussion is based on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 as included in Part II, Item 8. “Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The prior year’s property portfolios have been adjusted for subsequent sales. Continued operations relates to income-producing properties that were held during those years as adjusted for sales in the subsequent years.

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At December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we owned or had interests in a portfolio of 59, 58 and 47 income-producing properties, respectively. The total property portfolio represents all income-producing properties held as of December 31 for the year presented. Sales subsequent to year end represent properties that were held as of year end for the years presented, but sold in subsequent years. Continued operations represents all properties that have not been reclassed to discontinued operations as of December 31, 2016 for the year presented. The table below shows the number of income-producing properties held by year.

  2016  2015  2014 
          
Continued operations  59   58   46 
Sales subsequent to year end        1 
Total property portfolio  59   58   47 

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2016 to the year ended December 31, 2015:

For the year ended December 31, 2016, we reported net loss applicable to common shares of $3.8 million or ($0.25) per diluted earnings per share compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $3.2 million or ($0.21) per diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2015. The current year net loss applicable to common shares of $3.8 million includes gain on income-producing properties of $16.2 million and gain on land sales of $3.1 million compared to the prior year net loss applicable to common shares of $3.2 million which includes gain on land sales of $21.6 million, a provision on the impairment of real estate assets of $5.3 million and net income from discontinued operations of $0.9 million.

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were $119.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. This represents an increase of $15.5 million compared to the prior year revenues of $104.2 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $13.1 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $2.5 million, partially offset by a decrease of $0.1 million in the other portfolio. We purchased 12 apartment communities during the year ended December 31, 2015, which produced rental revenue of $21.7 million and $10.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, for a net increase of $11.5 million. In addition, we purchased two apartment properties during 2016 that produced revenues of $2.0 million and we had a decrease in rental revenue of approximately $0.9 million for two apartment communities sold during 2016. The $2.5 million increase in revenues for the commercial portfolio was primarily due to the acquisition of a commercial building in Houston, Texas late in the second quarter of 2015.

Expenses

Property operating expenses were $63.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. This represents an increase of $9.0 million compared to the prior year operating expenses of $54.0 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $5.8 million, an increase in the commercial portfolio of $2.6 million and an increase in the land portfolio of $0.7 million, partially offset by a decrease in the other portfolio of $0.2 million. The Company added a net 2,145 apartment units during 2015 and 723 units during 2016.  Property operating expenses for our commercial portfolio increased $2.6 million due to the acquisition of an office building in Houston, Texas late in the second quarter of 2015.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $23.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. This represents an increase of $2.4 million compared to prior year depreciation of $21.4 million. The increase is primarily due to the growth in our apartment portfolio which had an increase of $2.3 million year-over-year.

General and administrative expenses were $7.1 million dollars for the year ended December 31, 2016. This represents an increase of $0.2 million compared to the prior year general and administrative expenses of $6.9 million.

There was no provision for impairment of real estate assets for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the prior year provision of $5.3 million, related to the golf course and related assets located in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Net income fee was $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. This represents an decrease of $0.2 million compared to the prior year net income fee of $0.5 million. The net income fee paid to Pillar is calculated at 7.5% of net income.

Advisory fees were $10.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. This represents an increase of $1.1 million compared to the prior year advisory fees of $9.8 million. Advisory fees are computed based on a gross asset fee of 0.0625% per month (0.75% per annum) of the average of the gross asset value.

Other income (expense)

Interest income was $20.5 million for the year ending December 31, 2016. This represents an increase of $3.8 million compared to the prior year interest income of $16.7 million dollars. This increase was primarily due to the year-over-year increase in the receivable from our Advisor.

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Other income was $2.1 million for the year ending December 31, 2016. This represents a decrease of $2.0 million compared to prior year other income of $4.1 million. The increase is primarily due to a property with a negotiated settlement of a debt with the lender during 2015.

Mortgage and loan interest expense was $59.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. This represents an increase of $6.9 million compared to the prior year expense of $52.5 million. The change by segment is an increase in the other portfolio of $7.4 million, an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.7 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $0.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in the land portfolio of $2.5 million. Within the other portfolio, the increase is due to incurring new mezzanine debt obligations during 2015. The increase in the apartment portfolio was primarily due to the acquisition of new properties, partially offset by the refinancing of five loans during 2016 at lower rates.

Gain on sale of income-producing properties was $16.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. During 2016, the Company sold one apartment community located in Irving, Texas to an independent third party for a total sales price of $8.1 million and one apartment community located in Topeka, Kansas to an independent third party for a total sales price of $12.3 million. We recorded an aggregate gain of $16.2 million from the sale of these two properties. The Company also sold an industrial warehouse consisting of approximately 177,805 square feet. The sale resulted in a loss of approximately $0.2 million.

Gain on land sales was $3.1 million and $21.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During 2016, we sold a combined 129.7 acres of land located in Forney, Texas, McKinney, Texas, Farmers Branch, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee to independent third parties for a total sales price of $29.1 million. We recorded an aggregate $3.1 million gain from the land sales. During 2015, we sold approximately 595 acres of land for a sales price of $107.3 million and recorded a gain of $18.9 million. In addition, we recognized $2.7 million in deferred gain from prior years land sales during the year ended December 31, 2015.  

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Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2015 to the year ended December 31, 2014:

For the year ended December 31, 2015, we reported a net loss applicable to common shares of $3.2 million or ($0.21) per diluted earnings per share compared to a net income applicable to common shares of $28.8 million or $2.28 per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2014. The net loss applicable to common shares of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 included gain on land sales of $21.6 million, a provision on the impairment of real estate assets of $5.3 million and net income from discontinued operations of $0.9 million compared to net income applicable to common shares of $28.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, which included a gain on land sales of $0.6 million and net income from discontinued operations of $37.9 million.

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were $104.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $24.8 million, as compared to the prior year revenues of $79.4 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $14.7 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $10.1 million. The increase in the apartment and commercial portfolios is mainly due to the acquisition of new properties. Our apartment portfolio continues to excel in the current economic conditions with occupancies averaging over 94% and increasing rental rates. We have been able to surpass expectations due to the high-quality product offered, strength of our management team and our commitment to our tenants. The increase in the commercial segment is also due to a high rise in the occupancy rate of the commercial complexes, in 2015 the average occupancy rate was over 86%. Our commercial portfolio is performing significantly better than in previous periods and we anticipate that it will continue to improve as the Company has been successful in attracting high-quality tenants and expects to continue to see the benefits of those new leases in the future. We continue to work aggressively to attract new tenants and strive for continuous improvement of our properties in order to maintain our existing tenants.

Expenses

Property operating expenses were $54.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $11.9 million, as compared to the prior year operating expenses of $42.1 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $7.4 million, an increase in the commercial portfolio of $4.7 million. Within the apartment portfolio there was an increase of $5.9 million in the acquired properties portfolio, and an increase of $1.5 million in the same property portfolio. Within the commercial portfolio there was an increase of $3.6 million in the acquired properties portfolio and an increase of $1.1 million in the same store properties. The increase in the apartment portfolio was due to the acquisition of new properties throughout the year. The increase in the commercial portfolio was due to an acquisition of a property within the year and an increase in real estate taxes.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $21.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $3.8 million compared to prior year depreciation of $17.6 million. Within the apartment and commercial portfolios, the majority of this change is due to the acquisition of new properties and an increase in tenant improvements and repairs projects.

General and administrative expenses were $6.9 million dollars for the year ended December 31, 2015. This represents a decrease of $3.4 million compared to the prior year general and administrative expenses of $10.3 million. The majority of this change is due to decreases in legal expenses and franchise taxes in the current year.

The provision for impairment of real estate assets was $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. There was no provision for impairment expense in the prior year. During 2015, the Company recorded an impairment of $5.3 million for the golf course and related assets located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This impairment was due to the decision to sell the development parcels in the U.S. Virgin Islands which resulted in a decrease in the estimated fair value of the remaining assets.

Net income fee was $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This represents a decrease of $3.2 million compared to the prior year net income fee of $3.7 million. The net income fee paid to Pillar is calculated at 7.5% of net income.

Advisory fees were $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $0.9 million compared to the prior year advisory fees of $8.9 million. Advisory fees are computed based on a gross asset fee of 0.0625% per month (0.75% per annum) of the average of the gross asset value.

Other income (expense)

Interest income was $16.7 million for the year ending December 31, 2015. This represents a decrease of $3.4 million compared to the prior year interest income of $20.1 million dollars. The majority of this decrease is due to the recognition of uncollectable interest in the prior year on notes receivable.

Other income was $4.1 million for the year ending December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $2.7 million compared to the prior year other income of $1.4 million. The increase is primarily due to a property with a negotiated settlement of a debt with the lender.

Mortgage and loan interest expense was $52.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $9.5 million compared to the prior year expense of $40.8 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $4.3 million, an increase in the commercial portfolio of $0.8 million, and an increase in the other portfolio of $6.6 million. Within the apartment and commercial portfolios, the majority of the increase is due to the acquisition of new properties, offset by loan refinancings at lower rates. Within the other portfolio, the majority of the increase is due to incurring two new mezzanine debt obligations during 2015.

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Litigation settlement expenses were $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $3.9 million compared to the prior year credit of $3.6 million. This variance is due to the settlement of a debt resulting in a gain of $3.5 million in the prior year.

Gain on land sales was $21.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. During 2015, we sold approximately 595 acres of land in eleven transactions for a sales price of $107.3 million and recorded a gain of $18.9 million. In addition, we recognized $2.7 million in deferred gain from prior years land sales.  During the year ended December 31, 2014, we recorded a gain on land sales of $0.6 million.

Discontinued Operations

Prior to January 1, 2015, we applied the provisions of ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” which requires that long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lesser of (1) book value or (2) fair value less cost to sell. In addition, it requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions.

Effective January 1, 2015, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08, which changed the criteria of ASC 360 related to determining which disposals qualify to be accounted for as discontinued operations and modified related reporting and disclosure requirements. Disposals representing a strategic shift in operations that have a major effect on a company’s operations and financial results will be presented as discontinued operations.

There were no sales of income-producing properties during 2016 or 2015 that met the criteria for discontinued operations. Amounts included in discontinued operations represent the residual amounts from sales classified as discontinued operations prior to January 1, 2015. The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold that qualified as discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

 For the Year Ended December 31, 
  2016  2015  2014 
Revenues:         
Rental and other property revenues $  $355  $5,612 
     355   5,612 
Expenses:           
Property operating expenses 2   (345)  2,350 
Depreciation       751 
General and administrative    99   451 
Total operating expenses 2   (246)  3,552 
            
Other income (expense):           
Other income (expense)    45   (507)
Mortgage and loan interest    (2)  (3,204)
Loan charges and prepayment penalties       (1,656)
Litigation settlement       (250)
Total other expenses    43   (5,617)
            
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on sale of real estate and taxes (2)  644   (3,557)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations    735   61,879 
Income tax expense 1   (483)  (20,413)
Income from discontinued operations$(1) $896  $37,909 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

Our principal liquidity needs are:

fund normal recurring expenses;

meet debt service and principal repayment obligations including balloon payments on maturing debt;

fund capital expenditures, including tenant improvements and leasing costs;

fund development costs not covered under construction loans; and

fund possible property acquisitions.

Our principal sources of cash have been and will continue to be:

property operations;

proceeds from land and income-producing property sales;

collection of mortgage notes receivable;

collections of receivables from related companies;

refinancing of existing debt; and

additional borrowings, including mortgage notes payable, and lines of credit.

It is important to realize that the current status of the banking industry has had a significant effect on our industry. The banks’ willingness and/or ability to originate loans affects our ability to buy and sell property, and refinance existing debt. We are unable to foresee the extent and length of this down-turn. A continued and extended decline could materially impact our cash flows. We draw on multiple financing sources to fund our long-term capital needs. We generally fund our development projects with construction loans, which are converted to traditional mortgages upon completion of the project.

We may also issue additional equity securities, including common stock and preferred stock. Management anticipates that our cash at December 31, 2016, along with cash that will be generated in 2017 from property operations, may not be sufficient to meet all of our cash requirements. Management intends to selectively sell land and income-producing assets, refinance or extend real estate debt and seek additional borrowings secured by real estate to meet its liquidity requirements. Historically, management has been successful at refinancing and extending a portion of the Company’s current maturity obligations and selling assets as necessary to meet current obligations.

Management reviews the carrying values of ARL’s properties and mortgage notes receivable at least annually and whenever events or a change in circumstances indicate that impairment may exist. Impairment is considered to exist if, in the case of a property, the future cash flow from the property (undiscounted and without interest) is less than the carrying amount of the property. The property review generally includes: (1) selective property inspections, (2) a review of the property’s current rents compared to market rents, (3) a review of the property’s expenses, (4) a review of maintenance requirements, (5) a review of the property’s cash flow, (6) discussions with the manager of the property, and (7) a review of properties in the surrounding area. For notes receivable, impairment is considered to exist if it is probable that all amounts due under the terms of the note will not be collected. If impairment is found to exist, a provision for loss is recorded by a charge against earnings to the extent that the investment in the note exceeds management’s estimate of the fair value of the collateral securing such note. The mortgage note receivable review includes an evaluation of the collateral property securing each note.

Cash Flow Summary

The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Part II, Item 8. “Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and is not meant to be an all-inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flows for the periods presented below (dollars in thousands):

  2016  2015  Variance 
             
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $17,446  $(34,509) $34,509 
Net cash used in investing activities  (61,100  (130,348)  130,348 
Net cash provided by financing activities  45,944   167,790   (167,790)

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The primary use of cash for operations is daily operating costs, general and administrative expenses, advisory fees and land holding costs. Our primary source of cash from operating activities is from rental income on properties.

Our primary cash outlays for investing activities are for construction and development, acquisition of land and income-producing properties, and capital improvements to existing properties. Our primary sources of cash from investing activities are from the proceeds on the sale of land and income-producing properties. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we acquired 4 apartment properties and 4 developmental land properties.

Our primary sources of cash from financing activities are from proceeds on notes payables. Our primary cash outlays are for recurring debt payments and payments on maturing notes payable.

Equity Investments.

ARL has from time to time purchased shares of IOT and TCI. The Company may purchase additional equity securities of IOT and TCI through open market and negotiated transactions to the extent ARL’s liquidity permits.

Equity securities of TCI held by ARL (and of IOT held by TCI) may be deemed “restricted securities” under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”). Accordingly, ARL may be unable to sell such equity securities other than in a registered public offering or pursuant to an exemption under the Securities Act for a one-year period after they are acquired. Such restrictions may reduce ARL’s ability to realize the full fair value of such investments if ARL attempted to dispose of such securities in a short period of time.

Contractual Obligations

We have contractual obligations and commitments primarily with regards to the payment of mortgages. The following table aggregates our expected contractual obligations and commitments and includes items not accrued, per GAAP, through the term of the obligation such as interest expense and operating leases. Our aggregate obligations subsequent to December 31, 2016 are shown in the table below (dollars in thousands):

  Total  2017  2018  2019-2021  Thereafter 
Long-term debt obligation (1) $1,333,106  $180,432  $91,162  $215,058  $846,454 
Operating lease obligation  32,695   536   545   1,695   29,919 
Total $1,365,801  $180,968  $91,707  $216,753  $876,373 

(1)ARL’s long-term debt may contain financial covenants that, if certain thresholds are not met, could allow the lender to accelerate principal payments or cause the note to become due immediately.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, ARLwe may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other potential costs, relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property) where property-level managers have arranged for the removal, disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances. In addition, certain environmental laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials into the air, and third parties may seek recovery for personal injury associated with such materials.

Management is

We are not aware of any environmental liability relating to the above matters that would have a material adverse effect on ARL’sour business, assets or results of operations.

Inflation

The effects of inflation on ARL’sour operations are not quantifiable. Revenues from property operations tend to fluctuate proportionately with inflationary increases and decreases in housing costs. Fluctuations in the rate of inflation also affect the sales values of properties and the ultimate gainsgain to be realized from property sales. To the extent that inflation affects interest rates, our earnings from short-term investments, and the cost of new financings as well asand the cost of variable interest rate debt will be affected.

Results of Operations
Many of the variations in the results of operations, discussed below, occurred because of the transactions affecting our properties described above, including those related to the Lease-Up Properties and the Disposition Properties (each as defined below).
For purposes of the discussion below, we define "Same Properties" as those properties that are substantially leased-up and in operation for the entirety of both periods of the comparison. Non-Same Properties for comparison purposes include those properties that have been recently constructed or leased-up (“Lease-up Properties”) and properties that have been disposed of ("Disposition Properties"). A developed property is considered leased-up, when it achieves occupancy of 80% or more.We move a property in and out of Same Properties based on whether the property is substantially leased-up and in operation for the entirety of both periods of the comparison. Accordingly, the Same Properties consist of all properties, excluding the Lease-up Properties and the Disposition Properties for the periods of comparison.
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For the comparison of the year ended December 31, 2020 to the year ended December 31, 2019, the Lease-up Properties are Forest Grove, Parc at Denham Springs Phase II and Sugar Mill Phase III; and the Disposition Properties are Bridge View Plaza, Farnham Park and Villager.




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The following table shows the total number of income-producing properties, and other key financial measures as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:
For the Years Ended December 31,
20202019Variance
Multifamily Segment
   Revenue$14,686 $13,517 $1,169 
   Operating expenses(8,482)(9,304)822 
6,204 4,213 1,991 
Commercial Segment
   Revenue37,223 32,714 4,509 
   Operating expenses(15,878)(16,390)512 
21,345 16,324 5,021 
Segment operating  income27,549 20,537 7,012 
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
Depreciation and amortization(14,755)(13,379)(1,376)
General, administrative and advisory(20,023)(20,305)282 
Interest, net(11,906)(13,905)1,999 
Loss on extinguishment of debt— (5,219)5,219 
(Loss) gain on foreign currency transactions(13,378)(15,108)1,730 
Gain sale or write down of assets36,895 15,192 21,703 
Income (loss) from joint ventures(379)(2,313)1,934 
Other income7,264 12,757 (5,493)
Net income (loss)$11,267 $(21,743)$33,010 
Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2020 to the year ended December 31, 2019:
Our $33.0 million increase in net income during the year ended December 31, 2020 is primarily attributed to the following:
The $1.5 million increase in operating profits in our multifamily segment is primarily due a $2.1 million increase at our Lease-Up Properties offset in part by a decrease at our Disposition Properties. The increase in profit at our Lease-Up Properties is due to an increase in occupancy at Overlook at Allenville Phase II, Parc at Denham Springs Phase II and Forest Grove in 2020.
The $5.0 million increase in operating profits in our commercial segment is primarily due to a $6.0 million lease termination payment at Browning Place offset in part by a decrease in rental revenue at our Same Properties due to a decline in occupancy. The lease termination payment relates to a former tenant that has been replaced by a new tenant at increased rents.
The $5.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt in 2019 is due to the early extinguishment of our mortgage note payable on Browning Place (See "Financing Activities" in Management's Overview).
The $21.7 million increase in gain on sale of assets is due to an increase of $10.3 million sales of land; the sale of Bridge View Plaza, Farnham Park and Villager in 2020 (See "Acquisitions and Dispositions" in Management's Overview); and the recognition of $3.0 million in gain in 2020 from sales that had been previously deferred.
The $1.9 million increase of income (loss) from joint ventures is due to the increased in occupancy of the various lease-up properties at VAA.
Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2019 to the year ended December 31, 2018:
See Item 7 of Part II in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2020 for a discussion of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal sources of cash have been, and will continue to be, property operations; proceeds from land and income-producing property sales; collection of mortgage notes receivable; collections of receivables from related companies; refinancing of existing mortgage notes payable; and additional borrowings, including mortgage notes and bonds payable, and lines of credit.
Our principal liquidity needs are to fund normal recurring expenses; meet debt service and principal repayment obligations including balloon payments on maturing debt; fund capital expenditures, including tenant improvements and leasing costs; fund development costs not covered under construction loans; and fund possible property acquisitions.
We anticipates that our cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2020, along with cash that will be generated in 2021 from notes and interest receivables, will be sufficient to meet all of our cash requirements. We intends to selectively sell land and income-producing assets, refinance or extend real estate debt and seek additional borrowings secured by real estate to meet our liquidity requirements. Although history cannot predict the future, historically, we have been successful at refinancing and extending a portion of our current maturity obligations.
Cash Flow Summary
The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the consolidated statements of cash flows in Part II, Item 8. “Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and is not meant to be an all-inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flows for the periods presented below (dollars in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 
20202019Incr /(Decr)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$3,498 $(40,641)$44,139 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$4,196 $(3,705)$7,901 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(3,985)$21,042 $(25,027)
The increase in cash from operating activities is primarily due to the $45.9 million decrease in receivable from related parties in 2019.
The increase in cash provided by investing activities is primarily due to a $16.2 million decrease in development and renovation of real estate and a $12.4 million increase in proceeds from sale of assets offset in part by a $11.6 million decrease in originations and advances on notes receivable and a $9.4 million decrease in collection of notes receivable.
The increase in cash used in financing activities is primarily due to a $73.1 million decrease in proceeds from mortgages, notes and bonds payable offset in part by a $42.0 million decrease in payments of mortgages, notes and bonds payable. The decrease in proceeds and payment on mortgage, notes and bonds payable is due to the refinancing of Browning Place in 2019 (See "Financing Activities" in Management's Overview).
Funds From Operations ("FFO")
We use FFO in addition to net income to report our operating and financial results and considers FFO and FFO-diluted as supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to GAAP measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("Nareit") defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization, impairment write-downs of real estate and write-downs of investments in an affiliate where the write-downs have been driven by a decrease in the value of real estate held by the affiliate and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. We also presents FFO excluding the impact of the effects of foreign currency translation.
FFO and FFO on a diluted basis are useful to investors in comparing operating and financial results between periods. This is especially true since FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization, as we believe real estate values fluctuate based on market conditions rather than depreciating in value ratably on a straight-line basis over time. We believe that such a presentation also provides investors with a meaningful measure of our operating results in comparison to the operating results of other real estate companies. In addition, we believe that FFO excluding gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions
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provide useful supplemental information regarding our performance as they show a more meaningful and consistent comparison of our operating performance and allows investors to more easily compare our results.
We believe that FFO does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to net income as defined by GAAP, and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs. We also caution that FFO, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate companies.
We compensate for the limitations of FFO by providing investors with financial statements prepared according to GAAP, along with this detailed discussion of FFO and a reconciliation of net income to FFO and FFO-diluted. We believe that to further understand our performance, FFO should be compared with our reported net income and considered in addition to cash flows in accordance with GAAP, as presented in our consolidated financial statements.
The following reconciles our net income attributable to FFO and FFO-basic and diluted, excluding (loss) gain from foreign currency transactions for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 (dollars and shares in thousands):
For the Year Ended
December 31,
202020192018
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company$9,030 $(15,958)$173,699 
Depreciation and amortization on consolidated assets14,755 13,379 22,670 
Gain (loss) on sale or write down of assets(36,895)(15,192)(171,530)
Gain on sale of land25,171 15,272 17,404 
Depreciation and amortization on unconsolidated joint ventures at pro rata share3,291 238 (1,863)
FFO-Basic and Diluted15,352 (2,261)40,380 
Loss on extinguishment of debt— 5,219 — 
Loss (gain) on foreign currency transaction13,378 15,108 (12,399)
FFO-adjusted$28,730 $18,066 $27,981 
ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

ARL’s primary market risk exposure consists of changes in interest rates on borrowings under our debt instruments that bear interest at variable rates that fluctuate with market interest rates

Optional and maturing debt that has to be refinanced. ARL’s future operations, cash flow and fair values of financial instruments are also partially dependent on the then existing market interest rates and market equity prices.

As of December 31, 2016, our $867.7 million debt portfolio consisted of approximately $827.9 million of fixed-rate debt and approximately $39.8 million of variable-rate debt with interest rates ranging from 4.75% to 12.0%. Our overall weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 4.91% and 4.66%, respectively.

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ARL’s interest rate sensitivity position is managed by the capital markets department. Interest rate sensitivity is the relationship between changes in market interest rates and the fair value of market rate sensitive assets and liabilities. ARL’s earnings are affected as changes in short-term interest rates affect its cost of variable-rate debt and maturing fixed-rate debt.

If market interest rates for variable-rate debt average 100 basis points more in 2016 than they did during 2015, ARL’s interest expense would increase and net income would decrease by $0.4 million. This amount is determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rates on ARL’s borrowing cost. The analysis does not consider the effects of the reduced level of overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment. Further, in the event of a change of such magnitude, management would likely take actions to further mitigate its exposure to the change. However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that would be taken and their possible effects, the sensitivity analysis assumes no change in ARL’s financial structure.

The following table contains only those exposures that existed at December 31, 2016. Anticipation of exposures of risk on positions that could possibly arise was not considered. ARL’s ultimate interest rate risk and its effect on operations will depend on future capital market exposures, which cannot be anticipated with a probable assurance level (dollars are in thousands): 

  2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total
Note Receivable                            
Fixed interest rate - fair value                         $134,230 
Instrument’s maturities $37,966  $14,301  $5,896  $5,907  $174  $69,985  $134,230 
Instrument’s amortization                     
Interest  12,494   11,153   9,497   8,446   8,415   100,779   150,784 
Average Rate  9.31%  11.59%  11.59%  11.10%  11.99%  12.00%    
                             
  2017  2018  2019  2020  2021  Thereafter   Total 
Notes Payable                            
Variable interest rate - fair value                         $39,779 
Instrument’s maturities $1,995  $  $  $  $  $  $1,995 
Instrument’s amortization  36,202   211   224   238   157   752   37,784 
Interest  382   95   81   67   54   110   789 
Average Rate  5.65%  5.83%  5.77%  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%    
                             
Fixed interest rate - fair value                         $827,932 
Instrument’s maturities $11,640  $2,477  $18,649  $15,990  $  $33,729  $82,484 
Instrument’s amortization  90,278   53,568   51,262   35,388   15,673   499,278   745,448 
Interest  39,935   34,811   29,938   24,622   22,715   312,585   464,606 
Average Rate  9.37%  0.23%  11.03%  10.08%  0.00%  0.38%    

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ITEM 8.    CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Financial Statements
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Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss) —Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 201437
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Financial Statement Schedules
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All other schedules are omitted because they are not required, are not applicable, or the information required is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the notes thereto. 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors of and

Stockholders of American Realty Investors, Inc.

Dallas, Texas

Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American Realty Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 20162020 and 2015,2019, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016.2020, and the related notes and schedules (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Realty Investors, Inc.’s management is responsible as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for theseeach of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis of Opinion
These consolidated financial statements.statements are the responsibility of Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included considerationAs part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessingstatements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Impairment of investment in real estate
Description of the Matter
The Company’s net investment in real estate totaled $377.3 million as of December 31, 2020. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company periodically assesses whether there has been any impairment in the carrying value of its properties and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a property may not be recoverable. Impairment is recognized on real estate assets held for investment when indicators of impairment are present and the future undiscounted cash flows for a real estate asset are less than its carrying amount, at which time the real estate asset is written down to its estimated fair value.

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Auditing the Company's impairment assessment for real estate assets was complex because of the subjective auditor judgment necessary in evaluating management’s identification of indicators of potential impairment. Our evaluation of management’s identification of indicators of impairment included our related assessment of such indicators, either individually or in combination, in determining whether a triggering event has occurred that requires the Company to evaluate the recoverability of the real estate asset.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
We obtained an understanding of the Company’s controls over the Company’s real estate asset impairment assessment process. Our testing of the Company’s impairment assessment included, among other procedures, evaluating significant judgments applied in determining whether indicators of impairment existed for the Company’s real estate assets. Our procedures included obtaining evidence to corroborate such judgments and searching for evidence contrary to such judgments, including searching for significant tenant write-offs or upcoming lease expirations with little prospects for replacement tenants. We also searched for any significant declines in operating results of a real estate asset due that could be a triggering event or an indicator of potential impairment.
Collectability of Notes Receivable
Description of the Matter
At December 31, 2020, the Company had notes receivable in the amount of $130.6 million. The Company performs an assessment as to whether or not substantially all of the amounts due under these notes receivable is deemed probable of collection. Subsequently, for notes where the Company concludes that it is not probable that it will collect substantially all payments due under the note, the Company creates an allowance for any amounts not probable of collection.
Auditing the Company's collectability assessment is complex due to the judgment involved in the Company’s determination of the collectability of these notes. The determination involves consideration of the terms of the note, whether or not the note is currently performing, and any security for the note.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
We obtained an understanding of the Company's controls over notes receivable and their collectability assessment. Our testing included among other things, confirming selected notes receivable, determining if the notes were performing according to their terms and testing the Company’s evaluation of the underlying security interest if necessary.
Revenue Recognition (straight-line) for commercial tenants
Description of the Matter
During 2020, the Company recognized office rental revenues and tenant recoveries of $37.2 million and recorded tenant receivables of $.1 million and deferred rent receivables of $3.2 million at December 31, 2020. As described in Note 16, American Realty Investors, Inc.’s2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company recognizes revenue from commercial properties on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases.
Auditing the Company's straight-line calculations is complex due to the free rent periods, lease amendments and escalation clauses contained in many of the leases.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
We obtained an understanding of the Company's controls over office rental revenues and tenant recoveries, including controls over management’s calculation of the straight-line calculation and deferred rent receivable. To test the straight-line rent revenue and deferred rent receivable, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, evaluating the data and assumptions used in determining the calculation and agreeing amounts in the calculation to copies of lease agreements. In addition, we tested the complet

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Emphasis of Liquidity
As described in the Note 17, management intends to sell landincome-producing assets, refinance real estate and income-producing properties and refinance or extend debtobtain additional borrowings primarily secured by real estate to meet the Company’s liquidity needs.

requirements.

Supplemental Information
The supplemental information contained in Schedules III and IV has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Company’s financial statements. The supplemental information is the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental information. In forming our opinion on the supplemental information, we evaluated whether the supplemental information, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with the Security and Exchange Commission’s rules. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above presentsupplemental information is fairly stated, in all material respects, the financial position of American Realty Investors, Inc. as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. Schedules III and IV are presented for the purpose of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and are not a required part of the basic consolidated financial statements. American Realty Investors, Inc.’s management is responsible for these schedules. These schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state, in all material respects, the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

Farmer, Fuqua

FARMER, FUQUA & Huff,HUFF, PC

Richardson, Texas

March 31, 2017

24, 2021

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2004.
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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  December 31,
2016
  December 31,
2015
 
  (dollars in thousands, except share
and par value amounts)
 
Assets      
Real estate, at cost $1,017,684  $954,390 
Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost, net of depreciation  48,919   49,155 
Less accumulated depreciation  (165,597)  (150,038)
Total real estate  901,006   853,507 
Notes and interest receivable        
Performing (including $125,799 in 2016 and $125,915 in 2015 from related parties)  143,601   137,280 
Less allowance for estimated losses (including $15,537 in 2016 and $15,537 in 2015 from related parties)  (17,037)  (17,037)
Total notes and interest receivable  126,564   120,243 
Cash and cash equivalents  17,522   15,232 
Restricted cash  38,399   45,711 
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees  6,087   8,365 
Receivable from related party  24,672   28,147 
Other assets  60,659   46,163 
Total assets $1,174,909  $1,117,368 
         
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity        
Liabilities:        
Notes and interest payable $845,107  $797,962 
Notes related to assets held for sale  376   376 
Notes related to assets subject to sales contracts  5,612   6,422 
Deferred revenue (including $70,935 in 2016 and $70,892 in 2015 from sales to related parties)  91,380   91,336 
Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $10,854 in 2016 and $7,236 in 2015 to related parties)  56,303   44,383 
   998,778   940,479 
         
Shareholders’ equity:        
         
Preferred stock, Series A: $2.00 par value, authorized 15,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 2,000,614 shares in 2016 and 2015 (liquidation preference $10 per share), including 900,000 shares in 2016 and 2015 held by ARL  2,205   2,205 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 15,930,145 shares and outstanding 15,514,360 shares in 2016 and 2015, including 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) in 2016 and 2015  159   156 
Treasury stock at cost; 415,785 shares in 2016 and 2015, and 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) as of 2016 and 2015  (6,395)  (6,395)
Paid-in capital  111,510   109,861 
Retained earnings  14,398   17,130 
Total American Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders’ equity  121,877   122,957 
Non-controlling interest  54,254   53,932 
Total equity  176,131   176,889 
Total liabilities and equity $1,174,909  $1,117,368 

(dollars in thousands, except par value amounts)
 December 31,
 20202019
Assets
Real estate$377,383 $387,790 
Notes receivable (including $69,518 and $83,757 at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, from related parties)130,626 143,087 
Cash and cash equivalents36,814 51,228 
Restricted cash50,206 32,083 
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures60,425 67,655 
Receivable from related parties129,335 85,996 
Other assets80,975 62,802 
Total assets$865,764 $830,641 
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Mortgages and other notes payable$242,711 $249,854 
Bonds payable237,888 223,265 
Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $12,488 and $11,817 at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, to related parties)27,299 29,014 
Interest payable7,639 7,230 
Deferred revenue19,821 24,762 
Total liabilities535,358 534,125 
Equity:
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, Series A, $2.00 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 1,800,614 shares issued and outstanding1,801 3,601 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 16,209,228 shares issued and 16,152,043 outstanding162 164 
Treasury stock at cost, (57,185) shares(2)(6,395)
Additional paid-in capital62,092 78,421 
Retained earnings172,738 163,708 
Total shareholders’ equity236,791 239,499 
Noncontrolling interest93,615 57,017 
Total equity330,406 296,516 
Total liabilities and equity$865,764 $830,641 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
  

2016 

   2015    2014  
    
  

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 

 
Revenues:         
Rental and other property revenues (including $708, $726 and $701 for the year ended 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, from related parties) $119,663  $104,188  $79,412 
             
Expenses:            
Property operating expenses (including $900, $770 and $645 for the year ended 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, from related parties)  62,950   54,002   42,124 
Depreciation  23,785   21,418   17,593 
General and administrative (including $4,053, $3,855 and $3,628 for the year ended 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, from related parties)  7,119   6,893   10,282 
Provision on impairment of real estate assets     5,300    
Net income fee to related party  257   492   3,669 
Advisory fee to related party  10,918   9,775   8,943 
Total operating expenses  105,029   97,880   82,611 
Operating income (loss)  14,634   6,308   (3,199)
             
Other income (expense):            
Interest income (including $18,864, $15,859 and $19,029 for the year ended 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, from related parties)  20,453   16,674   20,054 
Other income  2,091   4,106   1,415 
Mortgage and loan interest (including $5,300, $3,774 and $3,660 for the year ended 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, from related parties)  (59,362)  (52,477)  (40,826)
Loss on the sale of investments     (1)  (92)
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees  493   428   347 
Litigation settlement     (352)  3,591 
Total other expenses  (36,325)  (31,622)  (15,511)
Loss before gain on sales, non-controlling interest and taxes  (21,691)  (25,314)  (18,710)
Gain on sale of income-producing properties  16,207       
Gain on land sales  3,121   21,648   561 
Loss from continuing operations before tax  (2,363)  (3,666)  (18,149)
Income tax benefit (expense)  (46)  (517)  20,413 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  (2,409)  (4,183)  2,264 
Discontinued operations:            
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  (2)  644   (3,557)
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations     735   61,879 
Income tax expense from discontinued operations  1   (483)  (20,413)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations  (1)  896   37,909 
Net income (loss)  (2,410)  (3,287)  40,173 
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests  (322)  1,327   (9,288)
Net income (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc.  (2,732)  (1,960)  30,885 
Preferred dividend requirement  (1,101)  (1,216)  (2,043)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(3,833) $(3,176) $28,842 
             
Earnings per share - basic            
Loss from continuing operations $(0.25) $(0.27) $(0.71)
Income from discontinued operations     0.06   2.99 
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(0.25) $(0.21) $2.28 
             
Earnings per share - diluted            
Loss from continuing operations $(0.25) $(0.27) $(0.71)
Income from discontinued operations     0.06   2.99 
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(0.25) $(0.21) $2.28 
             
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share  15,514,360   15,111,107   12,683,956 
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share  15,514,360   15,111,107   12,683,956 
             
             
Amounts attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc.            
Loss from continuing operations $(2,731) $(2,856) $(7,024)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  (1)  896   37,909 
Net income (loss) $(2,732) $(1,960) $30,885 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Revenues:
Rental revenues (including $1,083, $841 and $144 for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from related parties)$51,909 $46,231 $113,944 
Other income7,117 12,757 36,005 
   Total revenue59,026 58,988 149,949 
Expenses:
Property operating expenses (including $990, $991 and $254 for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from related parties)24,360 25,694 59,587 
Depreciation and amortization14,755 13,379 22,670 
General and administrative (including $3,869, $4,429 and $1,267 for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from related parties)10,614 11,089 12,708 
Advisory fee to related party9,409 9,216 12,106 
Total operating expenses59,138 59,378 107,071 
Net operating (loss) income(112)(390)42,878 
Interest income (including $19,515, $23,670 and $5,406 for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from related parties)23,098 25,955 21,645 
Interest expense (including $6,632, $9,282 and $2,240 for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from related parties)(35,004)(39,860)(66,063)
(Loss) gain on foreign currency transactions(13,378)(15,108)12,399 
Loss on extinguishment of debt(5,219)
Equity in (loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures(379)(2,313)1,513 
Gain on sale or write-down of assets36,895 15,192 171,530 
Income tax provision147 (1,210)
Net income (loss)11,267 (21,743)182,692 
Net (income ) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(2,237)5,785 (8,993)
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company9,030 (15,958)173,699 
Preferred dividend(1)(901)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares$9,030 $(15,959)$172,798 
Earnings per share - basic
Basic$0.56 $(1.00)$10.81 
   Diluted$0.56 $(1.00)$10.35 
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share
Basic16,045,796 15,997,076 15,982,528 
   Diluted16,045,796 15,997,076 16,697,966 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSSTATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Three Years Ended December 31, 2016

2020 

(dollars in thousands)

              Common Stock               Non-controlling 
  Total
Capital
  Comprehensive Loss  Preferred Stock  Shares  Amount  Treasury Stock  Paid-in Capital  Retained Earnings  Controlling Interest 
Balance, December 31, 2013 $134,861  $(93,213) $4,908   11,941,174  $115  $(6,395) $102,974  $(11,795) $45,054 
Net income  40,173   40,173                  30,885   9,288 
Distribution to non-controlling interests  (333)                 (302)     (31)
Sale of controlling interest  (289)                 (289)      
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock  7,219      (1,782)  2,502,230   26      8,038      937 
Series A preferred stock cash dividend ($1.00 per share)  (2,043)                 (2,043)      
Balance, December 31, 2014 $179,588  $(53,040) $3,126   14,443,404  $141  $(6,395) $108,378  $19,090  $55,248 
Net loss  (3,287)  (3,287)                 (1,960)  (1,327)
Contribution from non-controlling interests  11                        11 
Assumption of non-controlling interests  (470)                 (470)      
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock  2,263      (921)  1,486,741   15      3,169       
Series A preferred stock cash dividend ($1.00 per share)  (1,216)                 (1,216)      
Balance, December 31, 2015 $176,889  $(56,327) $2,205   15,930,145  $156  $(6,395) $109,861  $17,130  $53,932 
Net loss  (2,410)  (2,410)                 (2,732)  322 
Assumption of non-controlling interests  (268)                 (268)      
Sale of non-controlling interests  3,021            3      3,018       
Series A preferred stock cash dividend ($1.00 per share)  (1,101)                 (1,101)      
Balance, December 31, 2016 $176,131  $(58,737) $2,205   15,930,145  $159  $(6,395) $111,510  $14,398  $54,254 

thousands, except share amounts)

 Preferred
Stock
Common StockTreasury
Stock
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Total Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling
Interest
Total Equity
Balance, January 1, 2018$4,001 $159 $(6,395)$107,342 $5,967 $111,074 $53,809 $164,883 
Net income— — — 173,699 173,699 8,993 182,692 
Conversion of Series A preferred stock into common stock(400)— 395 — — — 
Series D preferred dividend— — — (8,347)— (8,347)— (8,347)
Redemption of Series D preferred stock— — — (10,000)— (10,000)— (10,000)
Acquisition of Series A preferred stock by consolidated subsidiary— — — (7,200)— (7,200)— (7,200)
Series A preferred stock cash dividend ($1.00 per share)— — — (901)— (901)— (901)
Balance, December 31, 20183,601 164 (6,395)81,289 179,666 258,325 62,802 321,127 
Net loss— — — — (15,958)(15,958)(5,785)(21,743)
Series A preferred stock cash dividend ($1.00 per share)— — — (1)— (1)— (1)
Distribution to equity partner— — — (2,867)— (2,867)— (2,867)
Balance, December 31, 20193,601 164 (6,395)78,421 163,708 239,499 57,017 296,516 
Net income— — — — 9,030 9,030 2,237 11,267 
Issuance of common shares— — — 3,747 — 3,747 — 3,747 
Issuance of Series A preferred shares— — — 18,876 — 18,876 — 18,876 
Cancellation of treasury shares(1,800)(2)6,393 (4,591)— — — 
Adjustment of noncontrolling interest— — — (34,361)— (34,361)34,361 
Balance, December 31, 2020$1,801 $162 $(2)$62,092 $172,738 $236,791 $93,615 $330,406 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Years Ended December 31,

  2016  2015  2014 
   (dollars in thousands) 
Net income (loss) $(2,410) $(3,287) $40,173 
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest  (322)  1,327   (9,288)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. $(2,732) $(1,960) $30,885 

CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)
For the Years Ended December 31,
202020192018
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)$11,267 $(21,743)$182,692 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Gain on sale or write down of assets(36,895)(15,192)(171,530)
Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions13,378 15,108 (12,399)
Loss on debt extinguishment5,219 
Depreciation and amortization18,579 15,588 30,658 
Provision for doubtful accounts984 
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures379 2,313 (1,513)
Distribution of income from unconsolidated joint ventures1,782 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of dispositions:
Other assets(3,450)10,814 (104,163)
Related party receivables(327)(46,191)(11,894)
Accrued interest payable(531)2,338 (2,316)
Accounts payable and other liabilities(1,668)(8,895)(81,867)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities3,498 (40,641)(172,332)
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:
Collection of notes receivable8,251 19,755 6,541 
Originations and advances on notes receivable(33,015)(21,434)(16,801)
Acquisition of real estate(3,422)(10,558)
Development and renovation of real estate(17,505)(33,730)(85,055)
Deferred leasing costs(2,603)0
Proceeds from sale of assets40,982 28,622 253,498 
Distribution from unconsolidated joint ventures8,086 6,504 
Net cash provided by (used in) by investing activities4,196 (3,705)147,625 
Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from mortgages, other notes and bonds payable30,727 103,800 182,558 
Payments on mortgages, other notes and bonds payable(33,415)(74,718)(124,616)
Debt extinguishment costs(3,799)
Deferred financing costs(1,297)(4,241)(5,257)
Repurchase of preferred stock(9,001)
Preferred stock dividends(900)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(3,985)21,042 42,784 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents3,709 (23,304)18,077 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period83,311 106,615 88,538 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$87,020 $83,311 $106,615 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

          
  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2016  2015  2014 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:            
Net income (loss) $(2,410) $(3,287) $40,173 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) applicable to common shares to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:            
Gain on sale of land  (3,121)  (21,648)  (561)
Gain on sale of income-producing properties  (16,207)  (735)  (61,879)
Depreciation and amortization  23,785   21,418   18,345 
Provision on impairment of real estate assets     5,300    
Amortization of deferred borrowing costs  4,357   2,842   4,017 
Losses from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees  493   1,327   54 
(Increase) decrease in assets:            
Accrued interest receivable  (1,151)  (1,242)  10,095 
Other assets  (2,343)  2,683   2,034 
Prepaid expense  (9,222)  (13,851)  (2,071)
Escrow  7,584   (1,261)  (17,232)
Earnest money  (571)  (1,193)  180 
Rent receivables  2,844   (2,168)  (1,384)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:            
Accrued interest payable  3,475   (255)  157 
Related party payables  (706)  (11,027)  (7,329)
Other liabilities  10,639   (11,412)  (22,567)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  17,446   (34,509)  (37,968)
             
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:            
Proceeds from notes receivables  6,532   14,744   27,767 
Origination of notes receivables  (11,703)  (18,055)  (34,092)
Acquisition of land held for development  (12,508)     (5,936)
Acquisition of income producing properties  (79,736)  (207,313)  (78,557)
Proceeds from sale of income producing properties  21,850      132,917 
Proceeds from sale of land  29,128   108,356   8,391 
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities  2,278   4,086   (544)
Improvement of land held for development  (3,023)  (6,158)  (3,137)
Improvement of income producing properties  (5,998)  (8,955)  (5,019)
Acquisition of non-controlling interest         
Sale of non-controlling interest     (336)  (289)
Sale of controlling interest  3,021       
Construction and development of new properties  (10,941)  (16,717)  (3,016)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (61,100)  (130,348)  38,485 
             
Cash Flow From Financing Activities:            
Proceeds from notes payable  242,215   412,326   183,766 
Recurring amortization of principal on notes payable  (22,851)  (26,668)  (22,243)
Payments on maturing notes payable  (173,160)  (195,549)  (163,494)
Debt assumption by buyer     (16,688)   
Deferred financing costs  841   (6,734)  (6,959)
Stock-secured borrowings        (568)
Distributions to non-controlling interests     11   (333)
Preferred stock dividends - Series A  (1,101)  (1,216)  (2,043)
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock     2,308   7,219 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  45,944   167,790   (4,655)
             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  2,290   2,933   (4,138)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  15,232   12,299   16,437 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $17,522  $15,232  $12,299 
             
             
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:            
Cash paid for interest $50,945  $44,672  $37,158 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of American Realty Investors, Inc. (“ARL”) and consolidated entities have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the most significant of which are described in Note 1. “Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.” The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The data presented in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are as of December 31 of each year and for the year then ended, unless otherwise indicated. Dollar amounts in tables are

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts.

Certain balances for 2015 and 2014 have been reclassifiedamounts)


1. Organization
As used herein, the terms “the Company”, “We”, “Our”, or “Us” refer to conform to the 2016 presentation.

NOTE 1.      ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization and business.

The Company,American Realty Investors, Inc., a Nevada corporation thatwhich was formed in 1999,1999. Our common stock is headquartered in Dallas, Texaslisted and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol (“ARL”)“ARL”. Over 80% of ARL’sour stock is owned by related party entities. ARL and a subsidiary own approximately 78% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (“TCI”), a Nevada corporation, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol (“TCI”).

TCI, a subsidiary of ARL, owns approximately 81.1% of the common stock of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (“IOT”). Effective July 17, 2009, IOT’s financial results were consolidated with those of ARL and TCI and their subsidiaries. IOT’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE MKT”) under the symbol (“IOT”).

ARL’s Board of Directors is responsible for directing the overall affairs of ARL and for setting the strategic policies that guide the Company. As of April 30, 2011, the Board of Directors delegated the day-to-day management of the Company to Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”), a Nevada corporation, under a written Advisory Agreement that is reviewed annually by ARL’s Board of Directors. The directors of ARL are also directors of TCI and IOT. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of ARL also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TCI and IOT. The officers of ARL also serve as officers of TCI, IOT and Pillar.

Since April 30, 2011, Pillar, the sole shareholder of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, the sole member of which is Realty Advisors, Inc. (“RAI”), a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is May Realty Holdings, Inc. (“MRHI”, formerly known as Realty Advisors Management, Inc. “RAMI”, effective August 7, 2014), a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is a trust known as the May Trust, became the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager.  Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities. Pillar also arranges, for the Company’s benefit, debt and equity financing with third party lenders and investors. Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to TCI and IOT.  As the contractual advisor, Pillar is compensated by ARL under an Advisory Agreement that is more fully described in Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – The Advisor”.  ARL has no employees. Employees of Pillar render services to ARL in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement. 

Regis Realty Prime, LLC, dba Regis Property Management, LLC (“Regis”), the sole member of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, manages our commercial and provides brokerage services. Regis receives property management fees and leasing commissions in accordance with the terms of its property-level management agreement. Regis is also entitled to receive real estate brokerage commissions in accordance with the terms of a non-exclusive brokerage agreement. See Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage”. ARL engages third-party companies to lease and manage its apartment properties. 

On January 1, 2012, the Company’s subsidiary, TCI, entered into a development agreement with Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”) a non-profit corporation that provides management services for the development of residential apartment projects in the future. This development agreement was terminated December 31, 2013. The Company has also invested in surplus cash notes receivables from UHF and has sold several residential apartment properties to UHF in prior years. Due to this ongoing relationship and the significant investment in the performance of the collateral secured under the notes receivable, UHF has been determined to be a related party.

Our primary business is the acquisition, development and ownership of income-producing residentialmultifamily apartment communities and commercial real estate properties. In addition, we opportunistically acquire land for future development in in-fill or high-growth suburban markets. From time to time and when we believe it appropriate to do so, we will also sell land and income-producing properties. We generate revenues by leasing apartment units to residents, and leasing office, industrial and retail space to various for-profit businesses as well as certain local, state and federal agencies. We also generate revenues from gains on sales of income-producing properties and land.
We own approximately 78.4% of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. ("TCI") and substantially all of our operations are conducted through TCI, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “TCI”. Accordingly, we include TCI’s financial results in our consolidated financial statements. Substantially all of TCI's assets are held by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Properties Capital Ltd (“SPC”), which was formed for the purpose of raising funds by issuing non-convertible bonds that are listed and traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange ("TASE").
At December 31, 2016, we owned 50 residential apartment communities comprising2020, our portfolio of 8,266 units, eightincome-producing properties consisted of:
●     NaN commercial properties consisting of 5 office buildings and 1 retail property comprising anin aggregate of approximately 2.0 million rentable1,600,000 square feet,feet;
●    NaN multifamily apartment communities owned directly by us comprising in 1,639 units, excluding apartments being developed;
●    Approximately 1,980 acres of developed and anundeveloped land; and
●    NaN multifamily apartment communities totaling 10,137 units owned by our 50% owned investment in 3,666 acresVAA.
Our day to day operations are managed by Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”). Their duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities and arranging debt and equity financing with third party lenders and investors. All of undevelopedthe Companies employees are Pillar employees. Our commercial properties are managed by Regis Realty Prime, LLC (“Regis”). Regis provides leasing, construction management and partially developed land,brokerage services. Our multifamily properties are managed by outside management companies. Pillar and a golf course comprising approximately 96.1 acres.

Regis are considered to be related parties (See Note 12 – Related Party Transactions).

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of presentation.  The Company presents its
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States (“GAAP”). The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts, our subsidiaries, generally all of which are wholly-owned, and allAmerica.
We consolidate entities in which we are considered to be the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) or have a controlling interest. Arrangements that are not controlled throughmajority of the voting or similar rights are accounted for as a Variable Interest Entity (VIE), in accordance withinterest of the provisions and guidance of ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, whereby weentity. We have determined that we are a primary beneficiary of the VIE and meet certain criteriawhen we have (i) the power to direct the activities of a sole general partner or managing member as identified in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 04-5, Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership whenVIE that most significantly impacts its economic performance, and (ii) the Investor is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”). VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders as a group lack adequate decision making ability, the obligationobligations to absorb expected losses or residual returns of the entity, or have voting rightsright to receive benefits that are not proportionalcould potentially be significant to their economic interests. The primary beneficiary generally is the entity that provides financial support and bears a majority of the financial risks, authorizes certain capital transactions, or makes operating decisions that materially affect the entity’s financial results. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

VIE. In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary, of a VIE, we consider qualitative and quantitative factors, including but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of our investment; the obligation or likelihood for us or other investors to provide financial support; our and the other investors’ownership interest, management representation, ability to control or significantly influence key decisionsdecision and other contractual rights. We account for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of us and the other investors. Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions.

For entities in which we have less than a controlling financial interest or entities where it iswe are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary the entities are accounted for usingunder the equity

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
method of accounting. Accordingly, we include our share of the net earnings or losses of these entities is included in consolidated net income. Our investment in Gruppa Florentina, LLC is accounted for underour results of operations.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the equity method. Our investment in LK-Four Hickory, LLC was accounted for under the equity method until January 17, 2012, when the investment was sold.

The Company in accordance with the VIE guidance in ASC 810 “Consolidations” consolidated 50 and 48 multifamily residential properties located throughout the United States at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, with total units of 8,226 and 7,983, respectively.  Assets totaling approximately $442 million and approximately $457 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were consolidated and included in “Real estate, at cost”current year presentation on the consolidated balance sheetsheets, consolidated statements of operations and are all collateral for their respective mortgage notes payable, nonethe consolidated statements of which are recourse to the partnership in which they are in or to the Company. 

cash flows.

Real estate, depreciation, and impairment.
Real estate assets are stated at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value, if deemed impaired. Major replacements and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated remaining useful lives. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the properties (buildings and improvements—10-4010 to 40 years; furniture, fixtures and equipment—5-105 to 10 years).
We continually evaluateassess whether an indicator of impairment in the recoverability of the carrying value of itsour real estate assets usingexists by considering expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” Factors considered by management in evaluating impairmenteffects of its existing real estate assets held for investment include significant declines in property operating profits, annually recurring property operating lossesdemand, competition and other significant adverse changes in general market conditions that are considered permanent in nature. Under ASC Topic 360, a real estate asset held for investmenteconomic factors. Such factors include projected rental revenue, operating costs and capital expenditures as well as estimated holding periods and capitalization rates. If an impairment indicator exists, the determination of recoverability is not considered impaired ifmade based upon the estimated undiscounted estimated future net cash flows, excluding interest expense. The amount of an asset (bothimpairment loss, if any, is determined by comparing the annual estimatedfair value, as determined by a discounted cash flow from future operations and the estimated cash flow from the theoretical sale of the asset) over its estimated holding period are in excess of the asset’s net book value at the balance sheet date. If any real estate asset held for investment is considered impaired, a loss is provided to reduceflows analysis, with the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value.

Any properties that are treated as “subject to sales contract” onrelated assets. We generally hold and operate our income producing real estate long-term, which decreases the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are listed in detail in Schedule III, “Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation” are those in which we havelikelihood of their carrying values not recognized the legal sale according to the guidance in ASC 360-20 due to various factors, disclosed in each sale transaction under Item 1 Significantbeing recoverable. Real Estate Acquisitions/Dispositions and Financing. Any sale transaction where the guidance reflects that a sale had not occurred, the asset involved in the transaction, including the debt and property operations, remained on the books of the Company. We continue to charge depreciation to expense as a period costs for the property until such time as the property has beenestate classified as held for sale in accordance with guidance reflected in ASC 360-10-45 “Impairmentare measured at the lower of the carrying amount or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”.

fair value less cost to sell.

Real estate held for sale.
We classify properties as held for sale when certain criteria are met in accordance with GAAP. At that time, we present the assets and obligations of the property held for sale separately in our consolidated balance sheet and we cease recording depreciation and amortization expense related to that property. Properties held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or their estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell. We did not have any real estate assets classified as held for sale at December 31, 20162020 or 2015.

Effective as of January 1, 2015, we adopted the revised guidance in Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08 regarding discontinued operations. For sales of real estate or assets classified as held for sale after January 1, 2015, we will evaluate whether a disposal transaction meets the criteria of a strategic shift and will have a major effect on our operations and financial results to determine if the results of operations and gains on sale of real estate will be presented as part of our continuing operations or as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations. If the disposal represents a strategic shift, it will be classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented; if not, it will be presented in continuing operations.

Any properties that are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are listed in detail in Schedule III, “Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation” are those in which we have not recognized the legal sale according to the guidance in ASC 360-20 due to various factors, disclosed in Item 1 “Significant Real Estate Acquisitions/Dispositions and Financing.” Any sale transaction where the guidance reflects that a sale had not occurred, the asset involved in the transaction, including the debt, if appropriate, and property operations, remained on the books of the Company. We continue to charge depreciation to expense as a period costs for the property until such time as the property has been classified as held for sale in accordance with guidance reflected in ASC 360-10-45 “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”

2019.

Cost capitalization.
The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of property, legal fees and other acquisition costs. CostsWe also capitalize development costs including costs directly related to planning, developing, initial leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Real Estate in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Capitalized development costs includewell as interest, property taxes, insurance, and other direct project costs incurred during the period of development.

A variety of Capitalized costs are incurred inalso include direct and certain indirect costs clearly associated with the acquisition, development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. Our capitalization policy on development properties is guided by ASC Topic 835-20 “Interest – Capitalization of Interest” and ASC Topic 970 “Real Estate - General”. Theproject. Indirect costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salariesinsurance and relatedcertain shared administrative costs. In assessing the amounts of direct and indirect costs and otherto be capitalized, allocations are made to projects based on estimates of the actual amount of time spent on each activity. Indirect costs incurred during thenot clearly associated with specific projects are expensed as period of development. costs.

We consider a construction project as substantially completed and held available for occupancy upon the receipt of certificates of occupancy, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on the portion (1) substantially completed and (2) occupied or held available for occupancy, and we capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction.

Deferred leasing costs
We capitalize leasing costs on our commercial properties, which include commissions paid to outside brokers, legal costs incurred to negotiate and document a lease agreement and any internal costs that may be applicable. We allocate these costs to individual tenant leases and amortize them over the related lease term.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Fair value measurementWe apply the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” to the valuation of real estate assets. These provisions define fair
Fair value asrepresents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establish a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used in developingdate. In determining fair value estimateswe apply the following hierarchy:
Level 1 —Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and require disclosureunrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 —Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of fair value measurements by level withinthe financial instrument.
Level 3 —Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable data (Level 3 measurements), such as the reporting entity’s own data.

The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date and includes three levels defined as follows:

Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

measurement.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Related parties. We apply ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”, to evaluate business relationships.
Related parties are persons or entities who have one or more of the following characteristics, which include entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, trust for the benefit of persons including principal owners of the entities and members of their immediate families, management personnel of the entity and members of their immediate families and other parties with which the entity may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the decision making of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests, or affiliates of the entity.

Recognition of revenue.Our revenues,revenue
Rental revenue includes fixed minimum rents, reimbursement of operating costs and other leasing income. Rental revenue for residential property, which are composed largely ofis generally leased for twelve months or less, is recorded when due from residents, whereas rental income, include rents reportedrevenue for commercial properties, which is generally leased for more than twelve months, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In accordance with ASC 805 “Business Combinations”, we recognize rental revenue of acquired in-place “above-” and “below-market” leases at their fair values over the terms of the respectiverelated leases.

Reimbursements of operating costs, as allowed under most of our commercial tenant leases, consist of amounts due from tenants for common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other recoverable costs, and are recognized as revenue in the period in which the recoverable expenses are incurred. We record these reimbursements on a “gross” basis, since we generally are the primary obligor with respect to purchasing goods and services from third-party suppliers,suppliers; we have discretion in selecting the supplier and have the credit risk with respect to paying the supplier.

Rental income for residential property leases is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis as lease terms are generally for periods of one year or less. For hotel properties, revenues for room sales and guest services are recognized as rooms are occupied and services are rendered.

An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded for all past due rents and operating expense reimbursements considered to be uncollectible.

Sales

Cash and the associated gains or losses of real estate assets are recognized in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360-20, “Property, PlantCash Equivalents and Equipment – Real Estate Sale”. The specific timing of a sale is measured against various criteria in ASC 360-20 related to the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria for the full accrual method are not met, the Company defers some or all of the gain recognition and accounts for the continued operations of the property by applying the finance, leasing, deposit, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate, until the sales criteria are met.

Foreign currency translation.  Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities of subsidiaries with local functional currencies are translated to United States dollars at year-end exchange rates. The effects of translation are recorded in the cumulative translation component of shareholders’ equity. Subsidiaries with a United States dollar functional currency re-measure monetary assets and liabilities at year-end exchange rates and non-monetary assets and liabilities at historical exchange rates. The effects of re-measurement are included in income. Exchange gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at average exchange rates.

Non-performing notes receivable.ARL considers a note receivable to be non-performing when the maturity date has passed without principal repayment and the borrower is not making interest payments in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

Interest recognition on notes receivable.Restricted Cash

We record interest income as earned in accordance with the terms of the related loan agreements.

Allowance for estimated losses.  We assess the collectability of notes receivable on a periodic basis, of which the assessment consists primarily of an evaluation of cash flow projections of the borrower to determine whether estimated cash flows are sufficient to repay principal and interest in accordance with the contractual terms of the note. We recognize impairments on notes receivable when it is probable that principal and interest will not be received in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. The amount of the impairment to be recognized generally is based on the fair value of the partnership’s real estate that represents the primary source of loan repayment. See Note 3 “Notes and Interest Receivable” for details on our notes receivable.

Cash equivalents.  For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are consideredwhen purchased to be cash equivalents.equivalents, for which cost approximates fair value. Restricted cash consistsincludes cash balances held in escrow by financial institutions under the terms of cash reserved primarily for specific uses such as insurance, property taxescertain secured notes payable and replacement reserves.

certain unsecured bonds payable.

Concentration of credit risk. The Company maintains its
We maintain our cash balances at commercial banks and through investment companies, the deposits of whichthat are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). At December 31, 20162020 and 2015,2019, the Company maintained balances in excess of the insured amount.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Income taxes
We are a “C” corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, we are included in the May Realty Holdings, Inc. (the "MRHI"). Incomeconsolidated group for tax purposes. We have a tax sharing agreement that specifies the manner in which the group will share the consolidated tax liability and also how certain tax attributes are to be treated among members of the group.
Comprehensive income (loss) per share is presented in accordance with ASC 620 “Earnings per Share”. Income
Net income (loss) per share is computed based uponand comprehensive income (loss) are the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each year.

same for the year ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.

Use of estimates.estimates
In the preparation of Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, it is necessary for management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expense for the year ended. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income taxes.The Company is a “C” corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For tax periods ending before August 31, 2012, the Company filed an annual consolidated income tax return with TCI and IOT and their subsidiaries. ARL was the common parent for the consolidated group. After that date, the Company and the rest of the ARL group joined the MRHI consolidated group for tax purposes. The income tax expense (benefit) for the 2012 tax period in the accompanying financial statement was calculated under a tax sharing and compensating agreement between ARL, TCI and IOT. That agreement continued until August 31, 2012, at which time a new tax sharing and compensating agreement was entered into by ARL, TCI, IOT and MRHI for the remainder of 2012 and subsequent years. The agreement specifies the manner in which the group will share the consolidated tax liability and also how certain tax attributes are to be treated among members of the group.

Recent accounting pronouncements.

pronouncements.

In May 2014,October 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”("ASU") No. 2014-09 (“ASU 2014-09”), “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” was issued.2018-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities. This new guidance established a new single comprehensive revenue recognition modelstandard is intended to improve the accounting when considering indirect interests held through related parties under common control for determining whether fees paid to decision makers and provides for enhanced disclosures. Under the new policy, the nature, timing and amount of revenue recognized for certain transactions could differ from those recognized under existing accounting guidance. This new standard does not affect revenue recognized under lease contracts. ASU 2014-09 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017.service providers are variable interests. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance hasthe standard on itsJanuary 1, 2020, did not have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations, if any.

operations.

In February 2016, Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The standard provides guidance, optional expedients and exceptions that reference London Interbank Offered Rate (“ASU 2016-02”LIBOR”), “Leases” or another reference rate expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The standard was issued. This neweffective upon issuance and can be applied through December 31, 2022. We have mortgage notes payable with interest rates that reference LIBOR, and therefore, we will adopt this standard when LIBOR is discontinued.
On April 10, 2020, the FASB issued a Staff Q&A (“Q&A”) related to the application of the lease guidance establishesin ASC 842 for the accounting impact of lease concessions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Q&A, allows an entity to make an election to account for lease concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 as though enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed. As a new modelresult of this election, an entity will not have to analyze each lease to determine whether enforceable rights and obligations for accounting for leasesconcessions exist in the lease and provides for enhanced disclosures. ASU 2016-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluatingcan elect to apply or not apply the impactlease modification guidance in ASC 842, as long as the concessions do not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligations of the lessee. Our adoption of the guidance of the Q&A did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements during the year ended December 2020.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
3. Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share (“EPS”) has been computed by dividing net income available to common shares, adjusted for preferred dividends, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
The following table provides our basic and diluted EPS calculation:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
202020192018
Net income (loss)$11,267 $(21,743)$182,692 
Net (income ) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(2,237)5,785 (8,993)
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company9,030 (15,958)173,699 
Preferred dividend(1)(901)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares$9,030 $(15,959)$172,798 
Denominator for basic EPS - weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic16,046 15,997 15,983 
Effect of conversion of preferred shares715 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted16,046 15,997 16,698 
EPS - attributable to common shares- basic$0.56 $(1.00)$10.81 
EPS - attributable to common shares- diluted$0.56 $(1.00)$10.35 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
4. Supplemental Cash Flows Information
The following presents the schedule of interest paid and other supplemental cash flow information:
For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Cash paid for interest$31,453 $38,904 $57,981 
Cash - Beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents$51,228 $36,428 $42,920 
Restricted cash32,083 70,187 45,618 
$83,311 $106,615 $88,538 
Cash - End of Period
Cash and cash equivalents$36,814 $51,228 $36,428 
Restricted cash50,206 32,083 70,187 
$87,020 $83,311 $106,615 
Proceeds from mortgages, notes and bonds payable
Mortgages and notes payable$10,942 $25,675 $123,345 
Bonds payable19,785 78,125 59,213 
$30,727 $103,800 $182,558 
Payment of mortgages, notes and bonds payable
Mortgages and notes payable$13,823 $52,976 $124,616 
Bonds payable19,592 21,742 
$33,415 $74,718 $124,616 
The following is a schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Property acquired in exchange for note payable$3,350 $1,155 $1,895 
Note receivable issued in exchange for property1,761 
Property acquired in exchange for note receivable1,800 1,735 
Debt assumed in sale of properties8,238 31,175 

5. Operating Segments
Our segments are based on the internal reporting that we review for operational decision-making purposes. We operate in 2 reportable segments: (i) the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties and (ii) the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties. The services for our multifamily segment include rental of apartments and other tenant services, including parking and storage space rental. Asset information by segment is not reported because we do not use this guidance, if any,measure to assess performance or make decisions to allocate resources. Therefore, depreciation and amortization expense is not allocated among segments. General and administrative expenses, advisory fees, interest income and interest expense are not included in segment profit as our internal reporting addresses these items on its financial positiona corporate level.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
The following table presents our profit by reportable segment:
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Multifamily Segment
Revenue$14,686 $13,517 $80,821 
Operating expenses(8,482)(9,304)(42,778)
Profit from segment6,204 4,213 38,043 
Commercial Segment
Revenue37,223 32,714 33,123 
Operating expenses(15,878)(16,390)(16,809)
Profit from segment21,345 16,324 16,314 
Total profit from segments$27,549 $20,537 $54,357 

The following table reconciles our profit by reportable segment to net income (loss):

 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Segment operating income$27,549 $20,537 $54,357 
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
Depreciation and amortization(14,755)(13,379)(22,670)
General and administrative(10,614)(11,089)(12,708)
Advisory Fee(9,409)(9,216)(12,106)
Other income7,117 12,757 36,005 
Interest Income23,098 25,955 21,645 
Interest Expense(35,004)(39,860)(66,063)
(Loss) gain on foreign currency transactions(13,378)(15,108)12,399 
Los on extinguishment of debt(5,219)
Equity in (loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures(379)(2,313)1,513 
Gain on sale or write-down of assets36,895 15,192 171,530 
Income tax provision147 (1,210)
Net income (loss)$11,267 $(21,743)$182,692 
The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the consolidated balance sheets:
 December 31,
 20202019
Segment assets$342,965 $348,404 
Real estate65,149 70,006 
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures60,425 67,655 
Notes receivable130,626 143,087 
Receivable from related parties129,335 85,996 
Other assets and receivables137,264 115,493 
Total assets$865,764 $830,641 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
6. Lease Revenue
We lease our multifamily properties and resultscommercial properties under agreements that are classified as operating leases. Our multifamily leases generally include minimum rents and charges for ancillary services. Our commercial property leases generally included minimum rents and recoveries for property taxes and common area maintenance. Minimum rental revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of operations.

NOTE 2.     REAL ESTATE

A summarythe related leases.

The following table summarizes the components of rental revenue for the years ended December 2020, 2019 and 2018:

For the Year Ended
December 31,
202020192018
Fixed component$49,974 $43,749 $112,203 
Variable component1,935 2,482 1,741 
Total rental revenue$51,909 $46,231 $113,944 

The following table summarizes the future rental payments to us from under non-cancelable leases. The table exclude multifamily leases, which typically have a term of one-year or less:

YearAmount
2021$23,419 
202221,363 
202316,003 
202410,889 
20256,938 
Thereafter25,566 
Total$104,178 

7. Real Estate Activity
At December 31, 2020 and 2019, our real estate owned asinvestment is comprised of the endfollowing:
December 31,
20202019
Land$50,759 $49,887 
Building and improvements297,644 286,280 
Tenant improvements30,935 49,431 
Construction in progress77,891 84,399 
   Total cost457,229 469,997 
Less accumulated deprecation(82,418)(90,173)
   Total real estate, net374,811 379,824 
Property held for sale2,572 7,966 
Total real estate$377,383 $387,790 
Our property held for sale consists of land parcels at Mercer Crossing that are currently under contract for sale.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
We continues to invest in the year is listed below (dollars in thousands):

  2016  2015 
       
Apartments $694,351  $622,761 
Apartments under construction  25,288   18,230 
Commercial properties  218,857   215,609 
Land held for development  79,188   97,790 
Real estate held for sale      
Real estate subject to sales contract  48,919   49,155 
Total real estate, at cost, less impairment  1,066,603   1,003,545 
Less accumulated deprecation  (165,597)  (150,038)
Total real estate, net of depreciation $901,006  $853,507 

Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred. Significant betterments are capitalized. When assets are sold or retired, their costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with the resulting gains or losses reflected in net income or loss for the period.

Depreciation is computed on a straight line basis over the estimated useful livesdevelopment of the assets as follows:

Land improvements25 to 40 years
Buildings and improvements10 to 40 years
Tenant improvementsShorter of useful life or terms of related lease
Furniture, fixtures and equipment3 to 7 years

Provision for Impairment Losses

multifamily properties. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded an impairment of $5.3 million for the golf course and related assets located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This impairment relates to the decision to sell the development parcels in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the resultant decrease in the estimated fair value of the remaining assets. There was no provision for impairment for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2014.

Fair Value Measurement

The Company applies the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” to the valuation of real estate assets. The Company is required to assess the fair value of its consolidated real estate assets with indicators of impairment. The value of impaired real estate assets is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analyses on the expected cash flow of each asset, as well as the income capitalization approach, which considers prevailing market capitalization rates, analyses of recent comparable sales transactions, information from actual sales negotiations and bona fide purchase offers received from third parties. The methods used to measure fair value may produce an amount that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future values. Furthermore, although the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

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The fair value measurements used in these evaluations are considered to be Level 2 and 3 valuations within the fair value hierarchy in the accounting rules, as there are significant observable (Level 2) and unobservable inputs (Level 3). Examples of Level 2 inputs the Company utilizes in its fair value calculations are appraisals and bona fide purchase offers from third parties. Examples of Level 3 inputs the Company utilizes in its fair value calculations are discount rates, market capitalization rates, expected lease rental rates, timing of new leases, an estimate of future sales prices and comparable sales prices of similar assets, if available.

      Fair Value Measurements Using (dollars in thousands): 
December 31, 2015  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
 Commercial  $3,000  $  $  $3,000 

During 2015, our golf course, with a carrying value of approximately $8.3 million, was written down to its fair value of $3.0 million resulting in an impairment charge of $5.3 million. The method used to determine fair value was an analysis of the discounted cash flow of the asset.

There was no provision for impairment during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2014.

The highlights of our significant real estate transactions for the year ended December 31, 2016, are discussed below.

Purchases

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company acquired four income-producing apartment properties from third parties in the states of Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi, increasing the total number of units by 422, for a combined purchase price of $79.7 million. In addition,2020, we acquired three land parcels for future development for a total purchase price of $12.5 million, adding 36.3 acres to the development portfolio.

Sales

For the year ended December 31, 2016, TCI sold a combined 129.7 acres of land located in Forney, Texas, McKinney, Texas, Farmers Branch, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee to independent third parties for a total sales price of $29.1 million. We recorded an aggregate $3.1 million gain from the land sales. In addition, the Company sold one apartment community located in Irving, Texas to an independent third party for a total sales price of $8.1 million and one apartment community located in Topeka, Kansas to an independent third party for a total sales price of $12.3 million. We recorded an aggregate gain of $16.2 million from the sale of these two properties. The Company also sold an industrial warehouse consisting of approximately 177,805 square feet. The sale resulted in a loss of approximately $0.2 million.

As of December 31, 2016, subsidiaries hold approximately 91 acres of land, at various locations that were sold to related parties in multiple transactions. These transactions are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Due to the related party nature of the transactions, we deferred the recording of the sales in accordance with ASC 360-20.

We continue to invest in the development of apartment projects. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we have expended $20.3 millioninvested $17,505 related to the construction and development projects.Gain on sale or predevelopmentwrite-down of various apartment complexesassets, net consists of the following:

For the Year Ended
December 31,
202020192018
Land(1)$25,171 $14,889 $17,404 
Multifamily(2)3,702 (80)154,126 
Commercial(3)4,610 
Other(4)3,412 383 
$36,895 $15,192 $171,530 

(1)    Includes the sale of lots related to our investment in Windmill Farms, Mercer Crossing and capitalized $0.9 millionother land holdings.
(2)    On May 1, 2020, we sold Villager, a 33 unit multifamily property in Fort Walton, Florida for $2,426, resulting in a gain on sale of $960. The sales price was funded by the issuance of a $1,761 note receivable and the assumption of the $665 mortgage note payable on the property (See Note 10 – Mortgages and Other Notes Payable). On July 16, 2020, we sold Farnham Park, a 144 unit multifamily property in Port Arthur, Texas for $13,300, resulting in a gain on the sale of of $2,742. The sales price was funded by cash payment of $4,215 and the assumption of the $9,085 mortgage note payable on the property (See Note 10 – Mortgages and Other Notes Payable).
(3)    On September 14, 2020, we sold Bridge View Plaza, a 122,205 square foot retail center in La Crosse, Wisconsin for $5,250, resulting in a gain on sale of $4,610. The proceeds from the sale were used to pay off the $3,375 mortgage note payable on the property (See Note 10 – Mortgages and Other Notes Payable) and for general corporate purposes.
(4)    Includes the write-off of development costs.


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
8. Notes Receivable
The following table summarizes our notes receivables at December 31, 2020 and 2019:
Carrying ValueInterest
Rate
Maturity
Date
Borrower / Project20202019
ABC Land and Development, Inc.$4,408 $4,408 9.50 %6/30/2021
ABC Paradise, LLC1,210 1,210 9.50 %6/30/2021
Autumn Breeze(1)1,867 1,302 5.00 %7/1/2022
Bellwether Ridge(1)3,858 3,765 5.00 %11/1/2021
Centura Towers19,845 2.28 %12/28/2022
Forest Pines(1)2,869 2,868 5.00 %11/1/2022
JEM Holdings, Inc.300 6.00 %7/1/2016
Lake Wales3,000 3,000 9.50 %6/30/2021
Legacy Pleasant Grove496 496 12.00 %10/23/2022
McKinney Ranch4,554 4,554 6.00 %9/15/2022
One Realco Land Holding, Inc.1,728 1,728 9.50 %6/30/2021
Oulad-Chikh Family Trust174 8.00 %3/1/2021
Parc at Ingleside(1)2,523 1,531 5.00 %12/1/2021
Parc at Windmill Farms(1)7,803 7,602 5.00 %11/1/2022
Phillips Foundation for Better Living, Inc.(2)314 12.00 %3/31/2022
Phillips Foundation for Better Living, Inc.(2)61 12.00 %3/31/2023
Plum Tree(1)857 413 5.00 %4/26/2026
Riverview on the Park Land, LLC1,045 1,045 9.50 %6/30/2021
RNC Portfolio, Inc.8,853 8,802 5.00 %9/1/2024
Spartan Land5,907 5,907 12.00 %1/16/2023
Spyglass of Ennis(1)5,360 5,288 5.00 %11/1/2022
Steeple Crest(1)6,498 6,665 5.00 %8/1/2021
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (2)(3)2,880 3,793 12.00 %7/31/2021
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (2)(3)212 212 12.00 %8/30/2021
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (2)(3)6,831 6,831 12.00 %10/31/2021
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (2)(3)10,896 10,926 12.00 %12/31/2021
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (2)(3)10,096 10,096 12.00 %3/31/2022
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (2)(3)6,990 12.00 %3/31/2023
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (2)(3)3,615 12.00 %5/31/2023
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (2)(3)26,209 30,012 12.00 %12/31/2032
$130,626 $143,087 

(1)    The note is convertible, at our option, into a 100% ownership interest costs.

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NOTE 3.     NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE

A portion of our assetsin the underlying development property, and are invested in mortgage notes receivable, principally secured by real estate. We may originate mortgage loans in conjunction with providing purchase money financing of property sales. Notes receivable are generally collateralized by real estate or interests in real estate and personal guarantees of the borrower and, unless noted otherwise, are so secured. Management intends to service and hold for investment the mortgage notes in our portfolio. A majority of the notes receivable provide for principal to be paid at maturity (dollars in thousands).

Borrower  

Maturity
Date

  

Interest
Rate

   Amount  

Security

Performing loans:

               
H198, LLC (Las Vegas Land)  01 /20  12.00%  $5,907  Secured
Leman Development, Ltd (2)  N/A  0.00%   1,500  Unsecured
One Realco Corporation (1,2)  01 /17  3.00%   7,000  Unsecured
Oulan-Chikh Family Trust  03 /21  8.00%   174  Secured
Realty Advisors Management, Inc. (1)  12 /19  2.28%   20,387  Unsecured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Cliffs of El Dorado) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   2,097  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Echo Station) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   1,481  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Inwood on the Park) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   5,059  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Kensington Park) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   3,933  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   2,000  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   9,100  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   2,653  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   4,640  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   1,953  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   6,000  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Parkside Crossing) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   2,272  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Reserve at White Rock Phase I) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   2,485  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Reserve at White Rock Phase II) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   2,555  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   4,491  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   4,812  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Timbers of Terrell) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   1,323  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Tivoli) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   7,966  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Trails at White Rock) (1)  12 /32  12.00%   3,815  Secured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)  12 /17  12.00%   1,207  Unsecured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)  12 /18  12.00%   3,994  Unsecured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)  12 /18  12.00%   6,407  Unsecured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)  12 /18  12.00%   2,657  Unsecured
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (1)  06 /19  12.00%   5,400  Unsecured
Other related party notes  Various  Various    1,349  Various secured interests
Other related party notes  Various  Various    1,404  Various unsecured interests
Other non-related party notes  Various  Various    3,466  Various secured interests
Other non-related party notes  Various  Various    4,742  Various unsecured interests
Accrued interest          9,372 
Total Performing          $143,601 
              
Allowance for estimated losses           (17,037)
Total          $126,564 

(1)Related party notes
(2)An allowance was taken for estimated losses at full value of note.

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underlying development property.

As of December 31, 2016, the obligors on $118.4 million or 88.2% of the mortgage notes receivable portfolio were due from related parties.(2)     The Company recognized $12.4 million of interest income from these related party notes receivables.

As of December 31, 2016 none of the mortgage notes receivable portfolio were non-performing.

The Company has various notes receivable from Unified Housing foundation, Inc. (“UHF”). UHFborrower is determined to be a related party due to our significant investment in the performance of the collateral secured underby the notes receivable. Payments

(3)    Principal and interest payments on the notes from Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”) are duefunded from surplus cash flow from operations, sale or refinancing of the underlying properties. These notesproperties and are cross collateralized to the extent that any surplus cash available from any of the properties underlying these notes will be usedthe notes.



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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
9. Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
On November 19, 2018, we formed the VAA joint venture with the Macquarie Group (“Macquarie”). In connection with the formation of VAA, we sold a 50% ownership interest in certain multifamily properties to repay outstandingMacquarie for a $236,800 cash payment, resulting in a gain on sale of assets of $154,100. We then immediately transferred our respective ownership interests in the multifamily projects ("VAA Portfolio") to VAA in exchange for a 50% voting interest / 49% profit participation interest ("Class A interest") in VAA and note payable (“Mezzanine Loan”) in accordance with the terms of a contribution agreement (the “Contribution”). Upon completion of the Contribution, VAA owned and controlled 52 multifamily properties. VAA assumed all liabilities of those properties, including mortgage debt insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”).
Concurrent with the Contribution, VAA issued Class B interests with a 2% profits participation interest and principal forno voting rights to Daniel J. Moos, our former President and Chief Executive Officer (“Class B Member”). The Class B Member serves as the remaining notes. Furthermore, any surplusManager of VAA.
Interest on the Mezzanine loan is limited to cash availablegenerated from any of the properties UHF owns, besidesand matures concurrently with the properties underlying these notes, can be used to repay outstandingtermination of VAA. Accordingly, we account for our interest in the Mezzanine Loan as additional equity interest and principal for these notes. The allowance on the notes was a purchase allowance that was netted against the notes when acquired.

NOTE 4.     ALLOWANCE FOR ESTIMATED LOSSES

The allowance account for receivables was reviewed and remained unchanged in 2016. The decrease in 2015 was due to a note that was paid off, and a note that was written off, both of which were fully reserved. The table below shows our allowance for estimated losses (dollars in thousands):

  2016  2015  2014 
          
Balance January 1, $17,037  $18,279  $19,600 
Increase (decrease) in provision     (1,242)  (1,321)
Balance December 31, $17,037  $17,037  $18,279 

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includes any interest payments accrued as income from unconsolidated joint ventures.

NOTE 5.    INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES AND INVESTEES

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, jointly owned companies and other investees in which we haveWe also own a 20% to 50%ownership interest or otherwise exercise significant influence are carried at cost, adjusted forin a 20% interest in Gruppa Florentina, LLC ("Milano"), which operates several pizza parlors in Central and Northern California. Milano also has 23 franchised locations, including two operating, under the Company’s proportionate share of their undistributed earnings or losses, via the equity method of accounting.

Investments accounted for via the equity method consists of the following:

  Percentage ownership as of December 31, 
  2016  2015  2014 
Gruppa Florentina, LLC (1)  20.00%  20.00%  20.00%

(1)Other investees.

The market values, other than unconsolidated subsidiaries, as of the year ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were not determinable as there were no readily traded markets for these entities. trade name Angelo & Vito’s Pizzerias.

The following is a summary of our investment in unconsolidated joint ventures:
As of December 31,
20202019
Assets (1)
Real estate1,230,197 1,255,998 
Other assets113,537 107,006 
   Total assets$1,343,734 $1,363,004 
Liabilities and Partners Capital (1)
Mortgage notes payable843,522 843,053 
Mezzanine notes payable239,878 240,422 
Other liabilities45,619 37,118 
Our share of partners' capital93,334 108,035 
Outside partner's capital121,381 134,376 
   Total liabilities and partners' capital$1,343,734 $1,363,004 
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
Our share of partners' capital$93,334 $108,035 
Our share of Mezzanine note payablestr119,939 120,211 
Basis adjustment (2)(152,848)(160,591)
   Total investment in unconsolidated joint ventures$60,425 $67,655 

(1)    These amounts include the financial positionassets of $1,280,827 and results$1,305,179 of operationsVAA at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and liabilities of $1,107,861 and $1,104,070 of VAA at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(2)     We amortize the difference between the cost of our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and the book value of our underlying equity into income on a straight-line basis consistent with the lives of the underlying assets.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
The following is a summary of our income (loss) from our investees (dollarsinvestments in thousands):

  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2016  2015  2014 
Other Investees            
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation $13,641  $13,899  $11,647 
Notes receivable  9,561   8,457   7,326 
Other assets  31,135   30,834   30,291 
Notes payable  (9,734  (10,883)  (10,429)
Other liabilities  (8,384  (7,967)  (7,192)
Shareholders’ equity/partners capital  (36,219)  (34,340)  (31,643)
             
Revenue $54,264  $51,650  $48,893 
Depreciation  (1,150)  (1,150)  (1,151)
Operating expenses  (49,856)  (47,143)  (45,590)
Interest expense  (793)  (805)  (901)
Income (loss) from continuing operations  2,465   2,552   1,251 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations         
Net  income (loss) $2,465  $2,552  $1,251 
             
Company’s proportionate share of earnings (1) $493  $510  $250 

(1)Earnings represent continued and discontinued operations

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unconsolidated joint ventures:
For the Years Ended December 31,
202020192018
Revenue (1)
   Rental revenue$117,336 $109,746 $11,568 
   Other revenue57,515 59,069 53,603 
      Total revenue174,851 168,815 65,171 
Expenses (1)
   Operating expenses110,108 109,588 57,922 
   Depreciation and amortization31,921 45,453 8,506 
   Interest57,455 61,867 6,432 
      Total expenses199,484 216,908 72,860 
Net loss$(24,633)$(48,093)$(7,689)
Our share of net (loss) income in unconsolidated joint ventures$(379)$(2,313)$1,513 

NOTE 6.


(1)    These amounts include revenue of $123,115, $115,377 and $12,877 of VAA during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and expenses of $149,817, $165,773 and $22,609 of VAA during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.





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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES AND INTEREST PAYABLE

TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
10. Mortgages and Other Notes Payable
Below is a summary of our notes and interest payable as of December 31, 2016 (dollars2020 and 2019:
Carrying ValueInterest
Rate
Maturity
Date
Property/ Entity20202019
600 Las Colinas35,589 36,302 5.30 %11/1/2023
770 South Post Oak11,871 12,077 4.40 %6/1/2025
Bridge View Plaza(1)3,824 7.75 %11/1/2020
Chelsea8,194 8,749 3.40 %12/1/2050
EQK Portage - Land(2)3,350 10.00 %11/13/2024
HSW Partners(3)17,790 17,359 9.50 %6/17/2021
Farnham Park(4)9,144 3.39 %12/1/2050
Forest Grove(5)7,333 1,390 3.75 %5/5/2024
Landing Bayou14,643 15,467 3.50 %9/1/2053
Athens(6)1,155 1,155 5.90 %8/28/2022
Legacy at Pleasant Grove13,653 13,944 3.60 %4/1/2048
McKinney 36 Land820 944 8.00 %6/30/2022
New Concept Energy3,542 4,000 6.00 %9/30/2021
Overlook at Allenville Phase II15,621 15,798 3.80 %5/1/2059
Parc at Denham Springs Phase II16,128 14,785 4.10 %2/1/2060
Stanford Center(7)39,093 39,255 6.00 %2/26/2022
Sugar Mill Phase III9,298 5,908 4.50 %2/1/2060
Toulon13,975 14,219 3.20 %12/1/2051
Villager(8)556 2.50 %3/1/2043
Villas at Bon Secour10,280 11,026 4.00 %1/1/2022
Vista Ridge9,979 10,122 4.00 %8/1/2053
Windmill Farms(9)10,397 13,830 6.00 %2/28/2023
242,711 249,854 
(1)    On September 14, 2020, we paid off the loan in thousands):

  Notes
Payable
  Accrued
Interest
  Total Debt 
Apartments $553,509  $1,500  $555,009 
Apartment under construction  16,576      16,576 
Commercial  108,725  528   109,253 
Land held for development  39,765  116   39,881 
Real estate subject to sales contract  5,142  470   5,612 
Mezzanine financing  119,923      119,923 
Other  24,071      24,071 
Total  867,711   2,614   870,325 
             
Unamortized deferred borrowing costs  (19,230)     (19,230)
Total $848,481  $2,614  $851,095 

connection with the sale of the underlining property (See Note 7 – Real Estate Activity).

(2)     On March 5, 2020, we acquired 49.2 acres of land in Kent, Ohio in exchange for the note payable.
(3)    On, December 3, 2020, we extended the maturity on the loan to June 17, 2021.
(4)    On July 16, 2020, the loan was assumed by a third party in connection with the sale of the underlying property (See Note 7 – Real Estate Activity).
(5)    The following table summarizes our contractual obligations for principal payments asloan bears interest at prime rate plus 0.5%.
(6)    On March 2, 2021, the loan was extended to August 28, 2022.
(7)    On May 1, 2020, the loan was extended to February 26, 2022.
(8)    On May 1, 2020, the loan was assumed by a third party in connection to sale of December 31, 2016 (dollars in thousands):

Year  Amount 
2017  $140,115 
2018   56,255 
2019   70,135 
2020   51,616 
2021   15,830 
Thereafter   533,760 
Total  $867,711 

the underlying property (See Note 7 – Real Estate Activity).

(9)    On March 4, 2021, the loan was extended to February 28, 2023 at an interest of 5%.
Interest payable at December 31, 2016,2020 and 2019, was $2.6 million. Interest accrues at rates ranging from 2.5% to 12.0%$773 and $844, respectively. We capitalized interest of $858 and $585 during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per annum, and mature between 2017 and 2055. The mortgages were collateralized by deeds of trust on real estate having a net carrying value of $901 million.

During the year, the Company refinanced or modified five loans with a total principal balance of $78.9 million. The refinancing resulted in lower interest rates and the extension of the term of the loan.  The modifications resulted in lower interest rates.  The transactions provide for lower monthly payments over the term of the loans.

share amounts)

There are various land mortgages, secured by the property, that are in the process of a modification or extension to the original note due to expiration of the loan. We are in constant contactworking with theseour existing lenders working together in orderand new lenders to modify, extend the loans before they become due or refinancing the loans with terms of these loans and we anticipate a timely resolution that isare similar to the existing agreement or subsequent modification.

agreement.

As of December 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all our loan covenants.
Future principal payments due on our notes payable at December 31, 2020 are as follows:
YearAmount
2021$14,079 
202214,403 
202337,690 
20242,575 
202512,927 
Thereafter166,222 
247,896 
Deferred finance cost(5,185)
$242,711 
11. Bonds Payable
We have issued three series of nonconvertible bonds ("Bonds') through SPC, which are traded on the TASE. The Bonds are denominated in New Israeli Shekels ("NIS") and provide for semiannual principal and interest payments through maturity.
On February 2, 2020, the S&P Global Ratings of our Series A and Series C bonds increased to 'ilA-' from 'ilBBB+'. In conjunctionaddition, the rating on our Series C bonds increased to 'ilA' from 'ilA-' rating due to the expectation of continued improvement in coverage ratios and the expansion of our portfolio.
In connection with the developmentBonds, we incurred a (loss) gain on foreign currency transactions of various apartment projects$(13,378), $(15,108), and other developments, we drew down $13 million in construction loans during$12,399, for the yearyears ended December 31, 2016.

NOTE 7.     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND FEES

We apply ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations,”2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. From September 23, 2019 to evaluate business relationships. Related parties are persons or entities who have one or more ofDecember 31, 2019, we had hedging agreement that effectively prevented the following characteristics, which include entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, trustexchange rate for the benefitNIS to the U.S. Dollar from falling below three.

The outstanding balance of persons including principal ownersour Bonds at December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
December 31,
Bond Issuance20202019Interest RateMaturity
Series A Bonds(1)(2)95,133 92,653 7.30 %7/31/23
Series B Bonds(3)65,318 60,764 6.80 %7/31/25
Series C Bonds(2)85,537 79,572 4.65 %1/31/23
245,988 232,989 
Less unamortized deferred issuance costs(8,100)(9,724)
237,888 223,265 
(1)    On November 30, 2020, we issued $19,693 in additional bonds for $18,822 in net proceeds.
(2)    The bonds are collateralized by the assets of the entities and membersSPC.
(3)    The bonds are collateralized by a trust deed in Browning Place, a 625,297 square foot office building in Farmers Branch, Texas.

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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
The aggregate maturities of their immediate families, management personnelour Bonds are as follows:
YearAmount
2021$44,775 
202244,775 
2023130,310 
202413,064 
202513,064 
$245,988 
As of the entity and members of their immediate families and other partiesDecember 31, 2020, we were in compliance with which the entity may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the decision making of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests, or affiliates of the entity.

The Company has historically engaged in and may continue toour bond covenants.

12. Related Party Transactions
We engage in certain business transactions with related parties, including but not limited to asset acquisition and dispositions.dispositions of real estate. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s length basis due to the absence of free market forces that naturally exist in business dealings between two or more unrelated entities. Related party transactions may not always be favorable to our business and may include terms, conditions and agreements that are not necessarily beneficial to or in our best interest.

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Since April 30, 2011, Pillar and Regis are wholly owned by an affiliates of the sole shareholderMRHI, which owns approximately 91% of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, the sole member of which is RAI, a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is MRHI, a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is a trust known as the May Trust, became the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager.  Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities. Pillar also arranges, for the Company’s benefit, debt and equity financing with third party lenders and investors. Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to TCI and IOT.  As the contractual advisor,Company. Pillar is compensated by ARL under an Advisory Agreement that is more fully described in Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – The Advisor.”  ARL has no employees. Employees of Pillar renderfor advisory services to ARL in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement.

Regis Realty Prime, LLC, dba Regis Property Management, LLC (“Regis”), the sole member of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, manages our commercial properties and provides brokerage services.an agreement.  Regis receives property management fees and leasing commissions in accordance with the terms of its property-level management agreement. In addition, Regis is also entitled to receive real estate brokerage commissions in accordance with the terms of a non-exclusive brokerage agreement. See Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers

Rental income includes $1,083, $841 and Corporate Governance – Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage.”  ARL engages third-party companies to lease and manage its apartment properties. 

Below is a description of$144 for the related party transactions and fees between Pillar and Regis:

Fees, expenses, and revenue paid to and/or received from our advisor:

  2016  2015  2014 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Fees:            
Advisory $10,918  $9,775  $8,943 
Construction advisory         
Mortgage brokerage and equity refinancing  775   1,612   1,152 
Net income  257   492   3,669 
Property acquisition and sales     921   177 
  $11,950  $12,800  $13,941 
Other Expense:            
Cost reimbursements $3,826  $3,675  $3,449 
Interest paid (received)  (1,144)  (1,234)  (1,043)
  $2,682  $2,441  $2,406 
Revenue:            
Rental $708  $726  $701 
             
Fees paid to Regis and related parties:            
   2016   2015   2014 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Fees:            
Property acquisition $10,775  $1,932  $348 
Property management, construction management and leasing commissions  888   717   583 
Real estate brokerage  787   1,105   2,848 
  $12,450  $3,754  $3,779 

The Company received rental revenue of $0.7 million in each of the three years ended December 31, 2016 from2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for office space leased to Pillar and its related partiesRegis.

Property operating expense includes $990, $991 and $254 for properties owned by the Company.

As ofyears ended December 31, 2016,2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for management fees on commercial properties payable to Regis.

General and administrative expense includes $3,869, $4,429 and $1,267 for the Company had notesyears ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and interest receivables, net of allowances, of $102.9 million2018, respectively, for employee compensation and $7.8 million, respectively, due fromother reimbursable costs payable to Pillar.
Advisor fees paid to Pillar were $9,409, $9,216 and $12,106 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Notes receivable are includes amounts held by UHF and Pillar (See Note 8 – Notes Receivable). UHF is determined to be a related party. See Part 2, Item 8. Note 3. “Notes and Interest Receivable.”  During the current period, the Company recognized interest income of $12.4 million, originated $4.7 million, received principal payments of $4.9 million and received interest payments of $10.8 million from these related party notes receivables.

On January 1, 2012, the Company’s subsidiary, TCI, entered into a development agreement with UHF, a non-profit corporation that provides management services for the development of residential apartment projects in the future. This development agreement was terminated December 31, 2013. The Company has also invested in surplus cash notes receivables from UHF and has sold several residential apartment propertiesdue to UHF in prior years. Due to this ongoing relationship and theour significant investment in the performance of the collateral secured underby the notes receivable, UHF has been determined to be a related party.

The Company isreceivable. Interest income on these notes was $19,515, $23,670 and $5,406 for the primary guarantor, on a $60.4 million mezzanine loan between UHF and a lender. In addition, ARL, and an officer of the Company are limited recourse guarantors of the loan. As ofyears ended December 31, 2016, UHF2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Interest expense on notes payable to Pillar was $6,632, $9,282 and $2,240 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Related party receivables represents amounts outstanding from Pillar for loans and advances, net of unreimbursed fees, expenses and costs as provided above.


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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in compliance withthousands, except per share amounts)
13. Noncontrolling Interests
The noncontrolling interest represents the covenants to the loan agreement.

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The Company is part of a tax sharing and compensating agreement with respect to federal income taxes between ARL,third party ownership interest in TCI and IOTIncome Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. ("IOR"). We owned 78.4% of TCI and their subsidiaries that was entered into81.1% in July of 2009. The expense (benefit) in each year was calculated based onIOR during the amount of losses absorbed by taxable income multiplied by the maximum statutory tax rate of 35%.

The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of accounts receivable from and (accounts payable) to related parties as ofyears ended December 31, 2016 (dollars in thousands):

  Pillar 
Related party receivable, December 31, 2015 $28,147 
Cash transfers  31,670 
Advisory fees  (10,918)
Net income fee  (257)
Cost reimbursements  (3,826)
Interest income  1,144 
Notes receivable purchased  (5,356)
Fees and commissions  (1,551)
Expenses paid by Advisor  (8,630)
Financing (mortgage payments)  5,025 
Sales/purchases transactions  (10,776)
Tax sharing   
Purchase of obligations   
Related party receivable, December 31, 2016 $24,672 

As of December 31, 2016, subsidiaries hold approximately 91 acres of land, at various locations that were sold2020.


14. Stockholders Equity
Dividends:
Our decision to related parties in multiple transactions. These transactions are treated as “subject to sales contract” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Due to the related party nature of the transactions TCI has deferred the recording of the sales in accordance with ASC 360-20.

NOTE 8.    DIVIDENDS

ARL’s Board of Directors established a policy that dividend declarationsdeclare dividends on common stock would beare determined on an annual basis following the end of each year. In accordance with that policy, no dividends on ARL’sour common stock were declared for 2016, 2015,2020, 2019, or 2014.2018. Future distributions to common stockholders will be determined by the Board of Directors in light of conditions then existing, including the Company’s our financial condition and requirements, future prospects, restrictions in financing agreements, business conditions and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

NOTE 9.    PREFERRED STOCK

Thereour board of directors.

Preferred Stock:
We are authorized to issue up to 15,000,000 shares of Series A 10.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock authorized, with a par value of $2.00 per share andwith a liquidation preference of $10.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends. Dividends are payable quarterly at the annual rate of $1.00 per share, or $.25 per share quarterly to stockholders of record on the last day of each March, June, September and December when and as declared by the Board of Directors.declared. The Series A Preferred Stock may be converted into ARL common stock at 90.0% of the average daily closing price of ARL’sour common stock for the prior 20 trading days. At December 31, 2016, 2,000,614 shares
15. Deferred Income
In previous years, the Company has sold properties to related parties where we have had continuing involvement in the form of Series A Preferred Stock were outstanding. Ofmanagement or financial assistance associated with the outstanding shares, 900,000 are held by ARL. Dividends are not paid on the shares owned by ARL.

Prior to July 17, 2014, RAI owned 2,451,435 sharessale of the outstanding Series A 10.0.0% convertible preferred stockproperties. Because of the continuing involvement associated with the sale, the sales criteria for the full accrual method is not met, and had accrued dividends unpaidas such the Company has deferred some or all of $15.1 million. On July 17, 2014, RAI converted 890,797 shares, including $6.3 million in accumulated dividends unpaidthe gain recognition and accounted for the sale by applying the finance, deposit, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate, until the sales criteria is met. The gains on these shares, intotransactions have been deferred until the requisite number of shares of common stock. This conversion resulted in the issuance of 2,502,230 new shares of ARL common stock. On April 9, 2015, RAI converted 460,638 shares including $2.3 million in accumulated dividends unpaid for these shares, into the requisite number of shares of common stock. This conversion resulted in the issuance of 1,486,741 new shares of ARL common stock.properties are sold to a non-related third party. As of December 31, 2016, RAI owns 1,100,000 shares2020, we had deferred gain of $19,821.

16. Income Taxes
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of the outstanding Series A convertible preferred stockdifferences between the financial statement and has accrued dividends unpaidtax bases of $9.7 million.

Thereassets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are 91,000 sharesexpected to reverse. The effect of Series D 9.50% Cumulative Preferred Stock authorized,a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. We record uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a par valuetwo-step process whereby (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of $2.00the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.


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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
The (benefit) expense for income taxes consists of:
 Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Current:
Federal$$$42,231 
State(147)1,210 
Deferred and Other:
Federal(42,231)
State
Total tax (benefit) expense$(147)$$1,210 
The reconciliation between our effective tax rate on income from operations and a liquidation preferencethe statutory rate is as follows:
 Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Income tax (benefit) expense at federal statutory rate$2,335 $(4,566)$31,739 
State and local income taxes net of federal tax (benefit) expense(147)1,210 
Permanent tax differences(1,846)(2,499)(224)
Temporary tax differences
Installment note on land sale(2,875)
Allowance for losses on note receivables(77)(246)(712)
Deferred gains(878)(1,920)(7,041)
Basis differences on fixed assets1,307 22,110 
Other basis/timing differences2,296 3,172 (766)
Generation (use) on net operating loss carryforwards(3,137)6,059 (42,231)
Reported tax (benefit) expense$(147)$$1,210 
Effective tax rate4.7 %%0.7 %
We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions.  As of $20.00 per share. DividendsDecember 31, 2020, our tax years for 2019, 2018, and 2017 are payable at the annual rate of $1.90 per year or $.475 per quartersubject to stockholders of record on the last day of each March, June, September and December when and as declaredexamination by the Board of Directors. The Series D Preferred Stock is reserved for the conversion of the Class A limited partner units of Ocean Beach Partners, L.P. The Class A units may be exchanged for Series D Preferred Stock at the rate of 20 Class A units for each share of Series D Preferred Stock. Between June 1, 2001 and May 31, 2006, all unexchanged Class A units are exchangeable. At December 31, 2016, no shares of Series D Preferred Stock were outstanding.

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There are 500,000 shares of Series E 6.0% Cumulative Preferred Stock authorized, with a par value $2.00 per share and a liquidation preference of $10.00 per share. Dividends are payable at the annual rate of $0.60 per share or $0.15 per quarter to stockholders of record on the last day of each March, June, September and December when and as declared by the Board of Directors. At December 31, 2016, no shares of Series E Preferred Stock were outstanding.

100,000 shares of Series J 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock have been designated pursuant to a Certificate of Designation filed March 16, 2006, as an instrument amendatory to ARL’s Amended Articles of Incorporation, with a par value of $2.00 per share, and a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Dividends are payable at the annual rate of $80 per share, or $20 per quarter, to stockholders of record on the last day of each of March, June, September and December, when and as declared by the Board of Directors. Although the Series J 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock has been designated, no shares have been issuedtax authorities.  With few exceptions, as of December 31, 2016.

NOTE 10.   STOCK OPTIONS

In January 1999, stockholders approved2020, we are no longer subject to U.S federal, state, local, or foreign examinations by tax authorities for the Director’s Stock Option Plan (the “Director’s Plan”) which providedyears before 2016.

The 2020 and 2019 effective tax rate is driven primarily by the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by congress on December 22, 2017.  This act reduced the statutory tax rate for optionscorporations to purchase up21% starting in 2019. As a result, our tax assets were remeasured to 40,000 shares of common stock. In December 2005,reflect the Director’s Plan was terminated. Options granted pursuant tonew tax rate for future years with the Director’s Plan were immediately exercisable and expiredimpact on the earlier2018 provision for income taxes.


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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Components of the first anniversaryNet Deferred Tax Asset or Liability
 Years Ended December 31,
 20202019
Deferred tax assets:  
Allowance for losses on notes$2,674 $2,751 
Basis difference in fixed assets1,426 
Deferred gain5,168 5,199 
Foreign currency translations 3,818 1,522 
Net operating loss carryforward15,234 18,371 
Total deferred tax assets28,320 27,843 
Less: valuation allowance(28,320)(21,180)
Total net deferred tax assets$$6,663 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred gain$$
Basis differences for fixed assets6,663 
Total deferred tax liability$$6,663 
Current net deferred tax asset6,663 
Long-Term net deferred tax liability(6,663)
Net deferred tax asset (liability)$$
We have state net operating losses in many of the date onvarious states in which a Director ceaseswe operate.
We assess the available positive and negative evidence to be a Director or ten years from the date of grant. Each Independent Director was granted an option to purchase 1,000 common shares. As of December 31, 2014, there were 1,000 shares of stock options outstanding which were exercisable at $9.70 per share. These options expired unexercised January 1, 2015.

NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES

For 2016, IOT hadestimate if sufficient future taxable income while ARL and TCI had taxable losses withwill be generated to use the overall group having taxable income. For 2015, ARL, TCI and IOT had a combined net taxable loss and ARL recorded no current tax benefit or expense. For 2014, ARL, TCI and IOT had a combined net taxable loss and ARL recorded no current tax (benefit) or expense. The expense (benefit) in each year was calculated based on the amount of losses absorbed by taxable income multiplied by the maximum statutory rate of 35%.

Current expense (benefit) is attributable to (dollars in thousands):

  2016  2015  2014 
          
Income (loss) from continuing operations $46  $517 $(20,413)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  (1)  483   20,413 
The full 2013 tax (benefit) to ARL comes from MRHI $45  $1,000  $

The Federal income tax expense differs from the amount computed by applying the corporate tax rate of 35% to the income before income taxes as follows (dollars in thousands):

  2016  2015  2014 
          
Computed “expected” income tax (benefit) expense $(827) $(800) $14,061 
Book to tax differences in gains on sale of property  (2,757)  (3,744)  (2,350)
Book to tax differences of depreciation and amortization  (497)  (193)  (1,415)
Other book to tax differences  4,126  5,737  (10,296)
Total $45 $1,000  $
             
Alternative minimum tax $  $  $ 

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Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary timing differences between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities reflected on the financial statements and the amounts used for income tax purposes. ARL’s tax basis in its net assets differs from the amount at which its net assets are reported for financial statement purposes, principally due to the accounting for gains and losses on property sales, and depreciation on owned properties. The tax effects of temporary differences and net operating loss carry forwards that give rise to theexisting deferred tax assets are presented below (amounts in thousands):

  2016  2015  2014 
          
Net operating losses $64,048  $67,112  $74,357 
AMT credits  2,418   2,751   2,201 
Basis difference of:            
Real estate holdings and equipment  (1,580)  (11,197)  10,337 
Notes receivable  10,756   6,475   6,946 
Investments  (13,775)  (14,966)  (14,950)
Notes payable  2,700   3,455   8,189 
Deferred gains  21,462   19,868   18,086 
Total 86,029  73,498  105,166 
Deferred tax valuation allowance  (86,029)  (73,498)  (105,166)
Net deferred tax asset $  $  $ 

assets. At December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ARL2020, we had a net deferred tax asset due to tax deductions available to itus in future years. However, as managementwe could not determine that it was more likely than not that ARLwe would realize the benefit of the deferred tax asset, we established a 100% valuation allowance was established.

ARL has prior tax net operating lossesallowance.

17. Commitments and capital loss carryforwards of approximately $61.0 million expiring through the year 2033. The alternative minimum tax credit balance decreased in 2016 to approximately $2.4 million. The credit has no expiration date.

ARL is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits in progress for any tax periods. Management believes ARL is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2012.

NOTE 12.    FUTURE MINIMUM RENTAL INCOME UNDER OPERATING LEASES

ARL’s operations include the leasing of commercial properties (office buildings, industrial warehouses and retail centers). The leases, thereon, expire at various dates through 2025. The following is a schedule of minimum future rents due to ARL under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2016 (dollars in thousands):

Year  Amount 
2017   $25,384 
2018   23,223 
2019   17,573 
2020   13,592 
2021   11,564 
Thereafter   19,815 
Total  $111,151 

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NOTE 13.     OPERATING SEGMENTS

Our segments are based on management’s method of internal reporting which classifies its operations by property type. The segments are commercial, apartments, land and other. Significant differences among the accounting policies of the operating segments as compared to the Consolidated Financial Statements principally involve the calculation and allocation of administrative and other expenses. Management evaluates the performance of each of the operating segments and allocates resources to them based on their operating income and cash flow.

Items of income that are not reflected in the segments are interest, other income, equity in partnerships and gains on sale of real estate. Expenses that are not reflected in the segments are provision for losses, advisory, net income and incentive fees, general and administrative, non-controlling interests and net loss from discontinued operations before gains on sale of real estate.

The segment labeled as “Other” consists of revenue and operating expenses related to the notes receivable and corporate debt.

Presented below is the Company’s reportable segments’ operating income including segment assets and expenditures for the years 2016, 2015 and 2014 (dollars in thousands):

For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 Commercial
Properties
  Apartments  Land  Other  Total 
Operating revenue $33,026  $86,603  $30  $4  $119,663 
Operating expenses  (20,398)  (40,786)  (1,745)  (21)  (62,950)
Depreciation and amortization  (9,099)  (14,759)     73   (23,785)
Mortgage and loan interest  (7,191)  (25,381)  (2,232)  (24,558)  (59,362)
Interest income           20,453   20,453 
Gain on sale of income producing properties  (238)  16,445         16,207 
Gain on land sales        3,121      3,121 
Segment operating income (loss) $(3,900) $22,122  $(826) $(4,049) $13,347 
Capital expenditures $5,008  $864  $268  $  $6,140 
Assets $150,838  $622,061  $128,107  $  $901,006 
                     
Property Sales                    
Sales price $1,500  $20,350  $29,128  $  $50,978 
Cost of sale  (1,738)  (3,905)  (26,007)     (31,650)
Gain on sale $(238) $16,445  $3,121  $  $19,328 

For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015 Commercial
Properties
  Apartments  Land  Other  Total 
Operating revenue $30,540  $73,543  $  $105  $104,188 
Operating expenses  (17,761)  (34,955)  (1,029)  (257)  (54,002)
Depreciation and amortization  (8,993)  (12,498)     73   (21,418)
Mortgage and loan interest  (6,919)  (23,699)  (4,694)  (17,165)  (52,477)
Interest income           16,674   16,674 
Gain on land sales        21,648      21,648 
Segment operating income (loss) $(3,133) $2,391  $15,925  $(570) $14,613 
Capital expenditures $8,133  $506  $2,621  $  $11,260 
Assets $155,147  $551,415  $146,945  $  $853,507 
                     
Property Sales                    
Sales price $  $11,129  $107,298  $  $118,427 
Cost of sale     (10,394)  (88,387)     (98,781)
Recognized prior deferred gain        2,737      2,737 
Gain on sale $  $735  $21,648  $  $22,383 

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For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014 Commercial
Properties
  Apartments  Land  Other  Total 
Operating revenue $20,476  $58,882  $1  $53  $79,412 
Operating expenses  (13,127)  (27,588)  (1,397)  (12)  (42,124)
Depreciation and amortization  (7,413)  (10,270)     90   (17,593)
Mortgage and loan interest  (6,139)  (19,403)  (4,684)  (10,600)  (40,826)
Interest income           20,054   20,054 
Gain on land sales        561      561 
Segment operating income (loss) $(6,203) $1,621  $(5,519) $9,585  $(516)
Capital expenditures $4,874  $320  $2,436  $  $7,630 
Assets $142,118  $390,366  $167,279  $  $699,763 
                     
Property Sales                    
Sales price $19,182  $115,273  $8,091  $   142,546 
Cost of sale  (9,168)  (63,408)  (7,530)     (80,106)
Gain (loss) on sale $10,014  $51,865  $561  $  $62,440 

The table below reflects the reconciliation of segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (dollars in thousands):

  For Twelve Months Ended December 31, 
  2016  2015  2014 
Segment operating income (loss) $13,347  $14,613  $(516)
Other non-segment items of income (expense)            
General and administrative  (7,119)  (6,893)  (10,282)
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets     (5,300)   
Net income fee to related party  (257)  (492)  (3,669)
Advisory fee to related party  (10,918)  (9,775)  (8,943)
Other income  2,091   4,106   1,415 
Loss on sale of investments     (1)  (92)
Earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees  493   428   347 
Litigation settlement     (352)  3,591 
Income tax benefit (expense)  (46)  (517)  20,413 
Gain (loss) from continuing operations $(2,409) $(4,183) $2,264 

SEGMENT ASSET RECONCILIATION TO TOTAL ASSETS

The table below reflects the reconciliation of segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands): 

          
  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2016  2015  2014 
Segment assets $901,006  $853,507  $699,763 
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees  6,087   8,365   4,279 
Notes and interest receivable  126,564   120,243   134,366 
Other assets and receivables  141,252   135,253   127,090 
Total assets $1,174,909  $1,117,368  $965,498 

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NOTE 14.     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Prior to January 1, 2015, we applied the provisions of ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” which requires that long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lesser of (1) book value or (2) fair value less cost to sell. In addition, it requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions.

Effective January 1, 2015, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08, which changed the criteria of ASC 360 related to determining which disposals qualify to be accounted for as discontinued operations and modified related reporting and disclosure requirements. Disposals representing a strategic shift in operations that have a major effect on a company’s operations and financial results will be presented as discontinued operations.

There were no sales of income-producing properties during 2016 or 2015 that met the criteria for discontinued operations. Amounts included in discontinued operations represent the residual amounts from sales classified as discontinued operations prior to January 1, 2015. The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold that qualified as discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2016  2015  2014 
Revenues:         
     Rental and other property revenues $  $355  $5,612 
      355   5,612 
Expenses:            
     Property operating expenses  2   (345)  2,350 
     Depreciation        751 
     General and administrative     99   451 
        Total operating expenses  2   (246)  3,552 
             
Other income (expense):            
    Other income (expense)     45   (507)
    Mortgage and loan interest     (2)  (3,204)
    Loan charges and prepayment penalties        (1,656)
    Litigation settlement        (250)
        Total other expenses     43   (5,617)
             
Loss from discontinued operations before gain on sale of real estate and taxes  (2)  644   (3,557)
     Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations     735   61,879 
     Income tax benefit (expense)  1   (483)  (20,413)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations $(1) $896  $37,909 

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NOTE 15.    QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a tabulation of quarterly results of operations for the years 2016, 2015 and 2014. Quarterly results presented differ from those previously reported in ARL’s Form 10-Q due to the reclassification of the operations of properties sold or held for sale to discontinued operations in accordance with ASC topic 360:

  Three Months Ended 2016 
  March 31,  June 30,  September 30,  December 31, 
  (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 
2016            
Total operating revenues $29,205  $30,834  $30,067  $29,557 
Total operating expenses  25,881   26,212   26,272   26,664 
Operating income (loss)  3,324   4,622   3,795   2,893 
Other expense  (8,470)  (8,156)  (9,252)  (10,447)
Loss before gain on sales, non-contolling interest, and taxes  (5,146)  (3,534)  (5,457)  (7,554)
Gain (loss) on sale of income producing properties  (244)  5,168      11,283 
Gain (loss) on land sales  1,652   1,719   555   (805)
Income tax benefit (expense)        (46)   
Net income (loss) from continued operations  (3,738)  3,353   (4,948)  2,924 
Net loss from discontinued operations  2         (3)
Net income (loss)  (3,736)  3,353   (4,948)  2,921 
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest  530   (864)  1,194   (1,182)
Preferred dividend requirement  (497)  (53)  (275)  (276)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(3,703) $2,436  $(4,029) $1,463 
                 
PER SHARE DATA                
Earnings per share - basic                
Loss from continued operations $(0.24) $0.16  $(0.26) $0.09 
Income from discontinued operations            
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(0.24) $0.16  $(0.26) $0.09 
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share  15,514,360   15,514,360   15,514,360   15,514,360 
                 
Earnings per share - diluted                
Loss from continued operations $(0.24) $0.16  $(0.26) $0.09 
Income from discontinued operations            
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(0.24) $0.16  $(0.26) $0.09 
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share  15,514,360   15,514,360   15,514,360   15,514,360 

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  Three Months Ended 2015 
  March 31,  June 30,  September 30,  December 31, 
  (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 
2015            
Total operating revenues $23,156  $24,241  $27,826  $28,965 
Total operating expenses  21,155   20,388   25,741   30,596 
Operating income (loss)  2,001   3,853   2,085   (1,631)
Other expense  (2,338)  (5,139)  (11,152)  (12,993)
Loss before gain on land sales, non-contolling interest, and taxes  (337)  (1,286)  (9,067)  (14,624)
Gain (loss) on land sales  2,876   3,027   1,958   13,787 
Income tax benefit  103   (12)  274   (882)
Net income (loss) from continued operations  2,642   1,729   (6,835)  (1,719)
Net income from discontinued operations  190   (22)  508   220 
Net income (loss)  2,832   1,707   (6,327)  (1,499)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest  508   (540)  1,164   195 
Preferred dividend requirement  (390)  (275)  (275)  (276)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $2,950  $892  $(5,438) $(1,580)
                 
PER SHARE DATA                
Earnings per share - basic                
Loss from continued operations $0.20  $0.06  $(0.38) $(0.12)
Income from discontinued operations  0.01      0.03   0.01 
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $0.21  $0.06  $(0.35) $(0.11)
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share  14,027,619   15,367,320   15,514,360   15,514,360 
                 
Earnings per share - diluted                
Loss from continued operations $0.16  $0.05  $(0.38) $(0.12)
Income from discontinued operations  0.01      0.03   0.01 
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $0.17  $0.05  $(0.35) $(0.11)
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share  17,426,707   17,844,339   15,514,360   15,514,360 

  Three Months Ended 2014 
  March 31,  June 30,  September 30,  December 31, 
  (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 
2014            
Total operating revenues $19,159  $19,500  $19,326  $21,427 
Total operating expenses  18,957   19,914   18,858   24,882 
Operating income (loss)  202   (414)  468   (3,455)
Other expense  (2,440)  (3,630)  (4,274)  (5,167)
Loss before gain on land sales, non-contolling interest, and taxes  (2,238)  (4,044)  (3,806)  (8,622)
Gain (loss) on land sales  753   (159)  40   (73)
Income tax benefit  2,049   2,195   786   15,383 
Net income (loss) from continued operations  564   (2,008)  (2,980)  6,688 
Net income from discontinued operations  3,805   4,077   1,461   28,566 
Net income (loss)  4,369   2,069   (1,519)  35,254 
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest  (819)  (551)  200   (8,118)
Preferred dividend requirement  (613)  (613)  (427)  (390)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $2,937  $905  $(1,746) $26,746 
                 
PER SHARE DATA                
Earnings per share - basic                
Loss from continued operations $(0.08) $(0.28) $(0.24) $(0.13)
Income from discontinued operations  0.33   0.35   0.11   2.04 
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $0.25  $0.07  $(0.13) $1.91 
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share  11,525,389   11,525,389   13,619,647   14,027,618 
                 
Earnings per share - diluted                
Loss from continued operations $(0.08) $(0.28) $(0.24) $(0.13)
Income from discontinued operations  0.33   0.35   0.11   2.04 
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $0.25  $0.07  $(0.13) $1.91 
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share  11,525,389   11,525,389   13,619,647   14,027,618 

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NOTE 16.     COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND LIQUIDITY

Liquidity.   ManagementWe believes that ARLwe will generate excess cash flow from property operations in 2017,the next twelve months; such excess, however, willmight not be sufficient to discharge all of ARL’sour obligations as they becamebecome due. Management intendsWe intend to sell land and income-incomeproducing real estate,income-producing assets, refinance real estate and obtain additional borrowings primarily secured by real estate to meet itsour liquidity requirements.

Guarantees. TCI is a

We were the primary guarantor, on a $60.4 million$24,300 mezzanine loan between UHF and a lender. In addition, ARL, and an officerThe guarantee was remove on January 29, 2021, concurrent with the repayment of the Companyloan by UHF.
We are limited recourse guarantors of the loan. As of December 31, 2016 UHF wasdefendant in compliance with the covenants to the loan agreement.

LK-Four Hickory, LLC owns a commercial office building in Dallas, Texas.  On January 17, 2012, TCI sold its investment in LK-Four Hickory, LLC, however ARL continues to be a guarantor on the bank debt which had an outstanding balance of $20.9 million at December 31, 2016.

Partnership Buyouts. ARL is the limited partner in various partnerships related to the construction of residential properties. As permitted in the respective partnership agreements, ARL intends to purchase the interests of the general and any other limited partners in these partnerships subsequent to the completion of these projects. The amounts paid to buyout the nonaffiliated partners are limited to development fees earned by the nonaffiliated partners, and are set forth in the respective partnership agreements.

ART and ART Midwest, Inc.

While the Company and all entities in which the Company has a direct or indirect equity interest are not parties to or obligated in any way for the outcome, a formerly owned entity (American Realty Trust, Inc.) and its former subsidiary (ART Midwest, Inc.) have been engaged since 1999 inongoing litigation with Mr. David Clapper and related entities related to Mr. Clapper (collectively, "Clapper”) regarding a multifamily property transaction that occurred in 1988. In March 2016, the “Clapper Parties”). The matter originally involved a transaction in 1998 in which ART Midwest, Inc. was to acquire eight residential apartment complexes from the Clapper Parties. Through the years, a number of rulings, both for and against American Realty Trust, Inc. (“ART”) and ART Midwest, Inc., were issued. In October 2011, a ruling was issued under which the Clapper Parties received a judgment for approximately $74 million, including $26 million in actual damages and $48 million interest. The ruling was against ART and ART Midwest, Inc., but no other entity. During February 2014, the Court of Appeals affirmed a portion of the judgmentcourt ruled in favor of Clapper and awarded them approximately $59,000. We appealed the Clapper Parties, but also ruled that a double counting of a significant portion of the damages had occurredruling and remanded the case back to the trial courthas been set to recalculatebegin in May 2021.

We were the damage award, as well as pre- and post-judgment interest thereon. Subsequently, the trial court recalculated the damage award, reducing it to approximately $59 million, inclusive of actual damages and then current interest. ART was also a significant owner of a partnership interest in the partnership that was awarded the initial damages in this matter.

The Clapper Parties subsequently filed a new lawsuit against ARI, its subsidiary EQK Holdings, Inc. (“EQK”), and ART.  The Clapper Parties seek damages from ARL for payment by ART to ARL of ART’s stock in EQK in exchange for a release of the Antecedent Debt owed by ART to ARI. Management is vigorously defending this Litigation.

In 2005, ART filed suit against a major national law firm over the initial transaction. That action was initially abated while the principal case with the Clapper Parties was pending, but the abatement was recently lifted.  The trial court subsequently dismissed the case on procedural grounds, but ART has filed a notice of appeal. In January 2012, the Company sold all of the issued and outstanding stock of ART to an unrelated party for a promissory note in the amount of $10 million. At December 31, 2012, the Company fully reserved and valued such note at zero.

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Port Olpenitz

ARL, through a foreign subsidiary, was involved in developing a maritime harbor town on the 420 acre site of the former naval base of Olpenitz in Kappeln, Germany. Disputes with the local partner related to his mismanagement of the project resulted in his being replaced as the managing partner which was followed by a filing for bankruptcy protection in Germany to completely remove him from the project. An insolvency manager was placed in control of the project in order to protect the creditors and as of December 31, 2013, had sold the vast majority of assets (almost all land) of the project. The Company no longer has any financial responsibility for the obligations of the creditors related to the project and has claims filed for loans relating to our investment in the project. Due to the questionable collectability of these loans from the proceeds of the project, the Company has written off the unreserved balance of $5.3 million in the project. As of December 13, 2013, ARL had filed two lawsuits in Germany to recover funds invested in the project. The lawsuits are against: 1) the former German partner and his company, and 2) against the law firm in Hamburg originally hired to protect ARL’s investment in the project. At this time it is unknown how much can be recovered or how successful the litigation will be.

Dynex Capital, Inc.

On July 20, 2015, the 68th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Texas issued its Final Judgment in Cause No. DC-03-00675, styled Basic Capital Management, Inc., American Realty Trust, Inc., Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., Continental Poydras Corp., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Baronne, Inc. v. Dynex Commercial, Inc. The case, which was litigated for more than a decade, had its origin with Dynex Commercial making loans to Continental Poydras Corp., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Baronne, Inc. (subsidiaries of Continental Mortgage & Equity Trust (“CMET”), an entity which merged into TCI in 1999 after the original suit was filed). Under the original loan commitment, $160 million in loans were to be made to the entities. The loans were conditioned on the execution of a commitment between Dynex Commercial and Basic Capital Management, Inc. (“Basic”). 

An original trial in 2004, which also included Dynex Capital, Inc. as a defendant, resultedplaintiff in a jury awarding damages in favor of Basic for “lost opportunity,” as well as damages in favor of ART and in favor of TCI and its subsidiaries for “increased costs” and “lost opportunity.” The original Trial Court judge ignored the jury’s findings, however, and entered a “Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict” (“JNOV”) in favor of the Dynex entities (the judge held the Plaintiffs were not entitled to any damages from the Dynex entities). After numerous appeals by all parties, Dynex Capital, Inc. was ultimately dismissed from the case and the remaining claims against Dynex Commercial were remanded to the Trial Court for a new judgment consistent with the jury’s findings. The Court entered the new Final Judgmentlawsuit against Dynex Commercial, Inc. on July 20, 2015.  

The Final Judgment entered(“Dynex”) for failure to fulfill certain loan commitments. In January 2015, the court awarded us with a judgment of $24,800. We are pursuing all legal means to collect this award. However, due to the uncertainty of the collectability of the award, the receivable has been fully reserved.

In February 2019, we were charged in a lawsuit brought by Paul Berger (“Berger”) that alleges that we a completed improper sales and/or transfers of property with IOR. Berger requests that we pay off various related party loans to IOR and that IOR then distribute the funds to its shareholders. We intend to vigorously defend against Dynex Commercial, Inc. on July 20, 2015 awarded Basic $0.256 millionthe allegations.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in damages, plus pre-judgment interestthousands, except per share amounts)

In connection with the formation of $0.192 millionVAA, 10 of the properties that we contributed to the joint venture are subject to an earn-out provision that provides for a total amount of $0.448 million. The Judgment awarded ART $14.2 million in damages, plus pre-judgment interest of $10.6 million for a total amount of $24.8 million. The Judgment awarded TCI $11.1 million, plus pre-judgment interest of $8.4 million for a total amount of $19.5 million. The Judgment also awarded Basic, ART, and TCI post-judgment interest at the rate of 5% per annum from April 25, 2014 until the date their respective damages are paid. Lastly, the Judgement awarded Basic, ART, and TCI $1.6 million collectively in attorneys’ fees from Dynex Commercial, Inc.  

The Company is working with counsel to identify assets and collect on the Final Judgment against Dynex Commercial, Inc., as well as explore possible additional claims, if any, against Dynex Capital, Inc. 

NOTE 17.     EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share (“EPS”) have been computed pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 260 “Earnings Per Share.” The computation of basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders from continuing operations, adjusted for preferred dividends, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Shares issued during the period shall be weighted for the portionremeasurement of the value of those properties after a two-year period that they were outstanding.

following the completion of construction. As of December 31, 2016,2020, we have 2,000,614 sharesrecorded a liability of Series A 10.0% cumulative convertible preferred stock,$10,000, which are outstanding. These shareswe believe is the amount that will be required to settle our obligation. We have been unable to reach agreement with our joint venture partner on the remeasured value. As a result, the parties have filed for arbitration in accordance with the joint venture agreement.

18. Quarterly Results of Operations
The following is a tabulation of our quarterly results of operations for the years 2020, 2019 and 2018. Quarterly results presented may be converted into common stock at 90%differ from those previously reported in our Form 10-Q due to the reclassification of the average daily closing price of the common stock for the prior 20 trading days. These are considered in the computation of diluted earnings per share if the effect of applying the if-converted method is dilutive. Of the outstanding 2,000,614 shares, 900,000 are held by ARL. Dividends are not paid on the shares owned by ARL.

Prior to July 17, 2014, RAI owned 2,451,435 shares of the outstanding Series A 10.0.0% convertible preferred stock and had accrued dividends unpaid of $15.1 million. On July 17, 2014, RAI converted 890,797 shares, including $6.3 million in accumulated dividends unpaid for these shares, into the requisite number of shares of common stock. This conversion resulted in the issuance of 2,502,230 new shares of ARL common stock. On April 9, 2015, RAI converted 460,638 shares including $2.3 million in accumulated dividends unpaid for these shares, into the requisite number of shares of common stock. This conversion resulted in the issuance of 1,486,741 new shares of ARL common stock. As of December 31, 2016, RAI owns 1,100,000 shares of the outstanding Series A convertible preferred stock and has accrued dividends unpaid of $9.7 million.

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operations
2020 Quarter Ended
March 31,June 30,September 30,December 31
Revenues$13,130 $14,741 $11,937 $19,218 
Net operating (loss) income(3,238)1,491 (2,303)3,938 
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company2,946 (2,306)7,987 403 
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company per share - basic and diluted$0.18 $(0.14)$0.50 $0.02 

The Company had 135,000 shares of Series K convertible preferred stock, which were held by TCI and used as collateral on a note. The note has been paid in full and the Series K preferred stock was cancelled May 7, 2014.

Prior to January 1, 2015, the Company had 1,000 shares of stock options outstanding. These options expired unexercised January 1, 2015. The options are no longer included in the dilutive earnings per share calculation for the current period, but are considered in the computation for the prior periods if applying the “treasury stock” method is dilutive.

As of December 31, 2016, the Series A convertible preferred stock and the stock options were anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the EPS calculation.

NOTE 18.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


2019 Quarter Ended
March 31,June 30,September 30,December 31
Revenues$15,596 $15,204 $13,231 $14,957 
Net operating income (loss)1,932 (1,013)(578)(731)
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company(6,147)(2,778)(7,571)538 
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company per share - basic and diluted$(0.38)$(0.17)$(0.47)$0.03 

19. Subsequent Events
The date to which events occurring after December 31, 2016,2020, the date of the most recent balance sheet, have been evaluated for possible adjustmentadjustments to the financial statements or disclosure is March 31, 2017,24, 2021, which is the date onof which the financial statements were available to be issued. There are no subsequent events that would require an adjustment to the financial statements.

On February 13, 2017, Southern Properties Capital LTD, a British Virgin Islands corporation (“Southern”), filed a final prospectus with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange LTD (the “TASE”) for an offering and sale of nonconvertible Series A Bonds (the “Debentures”), to be issued by Southern, which is an indirect subsidiary of TCI.  Southern, in turn, wholly owns interest in other entities, which, in turn, are the principal owners of various residential and commercial properties located in the south and southwestern portions of the United States. The Debentures are unsecured obligations of Southern.  On February 14, 2017, Southern commenced the institutional tender of the Debentures and has accepted application for 276 million Israeli, new Shekels (approximately $73,651,065 USD, based on the exchange rate of 3.7474 Shekels to the U.S. Dollar effective February 14, 2017) in both institutional and public tenders, at an annual interest rate averaging approximately 7.38%.

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Schedule III
AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2016
                                     
                                    
           Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
  Asset  Gross Amounts of Which           Life on Which 
     Initial Cost  Acquisition  Impairment  Carried at End of Year           Depreciation 
                                   In Latest 
                                   Statement 
        Building &     Asset     Building &     Accumulated  Date of  Date  of Operation 
Property/Location Encumbrances  Land  Improvements  Improvements  Impairment  Land  Improvements  Total  Depreciation  Construction  Acquired  is Computed 
  (dollars in thousands)          
Properties Held for Investment Apartments                                                
Anderson Estates, Oxford, MS  796   378   2,683   313      378   2,996   3,373   732   2003   01/06  40 years 
Blue Lake Villas I, Waxahachie, TX  10,589   526   10,784   (601)     526   10,183   10,709   3,533   2003   01/02  40 years 
Blue Lake Villas II, Waxahachie, TX  3,832   287   4,451   45      287   4,496   4,783   1,023   2004   01/04  40 years 
Breakwater Bay, Beaumont, TX  9,271   740   10,435   63      740   10,498   11,238   3,123   2004   05/03  40 years 
Bridgewood Ranch, Kaufman, TX  6,340   762   6,856   57      762   6,913   7,675   1,553   2007   04/08  40 years 
Capitol Hill, Little Rock, AR  8,893   1,860   7,948   55      1,860   8,002   9,862   2,506   2003   03/03  40 years 
Centennial, Oak Ridge, TN  20,794   2,570   22,589         2,570   22,589   25,159   800   2011   07/14  40 years 
Curtis Moore Estates, Greenwood, MS  1,444   186   5,733   946      186   6,679   6,865   1,772   2003   01/06  40 years 
Crossing at Opelika, Opelika, AL  14,700   1,590   14,314         1,590   14,314   15,904   267   2015   12/15  40 years 
Dakota Arms, Lubbock, TX  12,356   921   12,644   358      921   13,002   13,923   3,860   2004   01/04  40 years 
David Jordan Phase II, Greenwood, MS  563   51   1,521   295      51   1,816   1,867   461   1999   01/06  40 years 
David Jordan Phase III, Greenwood, MS  573   83   2,115   420      83   2,535   2,618   590   2003   01/06  40 years 
Desoto Ranch, DeSoto, TX  15,119   1,472   17,856   (1,131)     1,472   16,725   18,197   5,403   2002   05/02  40 years 
Falcon Lakes, Arlington, TX  13,530   1,438   15,094   (725)     1,438   14,369   15,806   5,203   2001   10/01  40 years 
Heather Creek, Mesquite, TX  11,162   1,326   12,015   69      1,326   12,083   13,410   3,626   2003   03/03  40 years 
Holland Lake, Weatherford, TX  11,669   1,449   14,612         1,449   14,612   16,061   609   2004   05/14  40 years 
Lake Forest, Houston, TX  12,007   335   12,267   1,615      335   13,883   14,218   3,919   2004   01/04  40 years 
Legacy at Pleasant Grove, Texarkana, TX  14,757   2,005   17,892         2,005   17,892   19,897   932   2006   12/14  40 years 
Lodge at Pecan Creek, Denton, TX  16,174   1,349   16,180         1,349   16,180   17,529   2,090   2011   10/05  40 years 
Mansions of Mansfield, Mansfield, TX  15,347   977   17,799   76      977   17,875   18,851   3,465   2009   09/05  40 years 
Metropolitan Apartments  24,303   3,229   29,003   0       3,229   29,003   32,232   363             
Mission Oaks, San Antonio, TX  14,670   1,266   16,627   212      1,266   16,839   18,105   4,077   2005   05/05  40 years 
Monticello Estate, Monticello, AR  445   36   1,493   264      36   1,757   1,793   422   2001   01/06  40 years 
Northside on Travis, Sherman, TX  13,099   1,301   14,560   26      1,301   14,586   15,887   2,671   2009   10/07  40 years 
Oak Hollow, Sequin, TX  11,832   1,435   12,405          1,435   12,405   13,840   465   2011   07/14  40 years 
Overlook at Allensville, Sevierville, TN  11,374   1,228   12,297          1,228   12,297   13,524   567   2012   10/15  40 years 
Oceanaire Apartments  13,607   1,397   12,575          1,397   12,575   13,972                
Parc at Clarksville, Clarksville, TN  12,658   571   14,300   118      571   14,418   14,990   3,022   2007   06/02  40 years 
Parc at Denham Springs, Denham Springs, LA  18,520   1,022   20,188   8      1,022   20,195   21,218   3,012   2011   07/07  40 years 
Parc at Maumelle, Little Rock, AR  15,694   1,153   17,688   671      1,153   18,359   19,512   4,759   2006   12/04  40 years 
Parc at Metro Center, Nashville, TN  10,316   960   12,226   543      960   12,769   13,729   3,359   2006   05/05  40 years 
Parc at Rogers, Rogers, AR  20,382   1,482   22,993   449   (3,180)  1,482   23,442   21,745   4,321   2007   04/04  40 years 
Preserve at Pecan Creek, Denton, TX  14,251   885   16,626   59      885   16,685   17,570   3,473   2008   10/05  40 years 
Preserve at Prairie Pointe, Lubbock, TX  10,057   1,074   10,603   178       1,074   10,782   11,856   462   2005   04/15  40 years 
Riverwalk Phase I, Greenville, MS  282   23   1,537   180      23   1,718   1,741   464   2003   01/06  40 years 
Riverwalk Phase II, Greenville, MS  1,089   52   4,007   408      52   4,415   4,467   1,467   2003   01/06  40 years 
Sawgrass Creek  0   784   7,056   0       784   7,056   7,840   73             
Sonoma Court, Rockwall, TX  10,616   941   11,074         941   11,074   12,014   1,500   2011   07/10  40 years 
Sugar Mill, Baton Rouge, LA  11,216   1,437   13,367   205      1,437   13,572   15,009   2,500   2009   08/08  40 years 
Tattersall Village  26,121   2,691   23,961   0       2,691   23,961   26,652                
Toulon, Gautier, MS  20,356   1,621   20,107   372      1,621   20,479   22,099   2,765   2011   09/09  40 years 
Tradewinds, Midland, TX  14,477   3,300   20,073   0       3,300   20,073   23,373   748   2015   06/15  40 years 
Villager, Ft. Walton, FL  733   141   1,268   0       141   1,268   1,409   53   1972   06/15  40 years 
Villas at Park West I, Pueblo, CO  10,410   1,171   10,453         1,171   10,453   11,624   544   2005   12/14  40 years 
Villas at Park West II, Pueblo, CO  9,418   1,463   13,060         1,463   13,060   14,523   680   2010   12/14  40 years 
Vista Ridge, Tupelo, MS  10,661   1,339   13,398          1,339   13,398   14,737   849   2009   10/15  40 years 
Vistas of Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX  15,076   1,265   16,540   189      1,265   16,728   17,993   4,728   2004   01/04  40 years 
Waterford, Roseberg, TX  17,167   2,341   20,880   0       2,341   20,880   23,221   783   2013   06/14  40 years 
Westwood, Mary Ester, FL  4,167   692   6,650   0       692   6,650   7,343   263   1972   06/15  40 years 
Windsong, Fort Worth, TX  10,599   790   11,526   69      790   11,596   12,386   3,724   2002   07/03  40 years 
Total Apartments Held for Investment $553,509  $57,396  $634,328  $5,806  $(3,180) $57,396  $640,135  $694,351  $97,580             
                                                 
Apartments Under Construction                                                
Lakeside Lofts, Farmers Branch, TX  0   0      1,744         1,744   1,744         12/14   
Terra Lago, Rowlett, TX  13,005   6,023       15,406       6,023   15,406   21,429          11/15   
Overlook at Allensville Square II, Seigerville, TN  0   1,843       271       1,843   271   2,114          11/15   
Total Apartments Under Construction $13,005  $7,866  $  $17,421  $  $7,866  $17,421  $25,288  $             

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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.Schedule III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATIONContinued
December 31, 2016
                                     
                                    
           Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
  Asset  Gross Amounts of Which           Life on Which 
     Initial Cost  Acquisition  Impairment  Carried at End of Year           Depreciation 
                                   In Latest 
                                   Statement 
        Building &     Asset     Building &     Accumulated  Date of  Date  of Operation 
Property/Location Encumbrances  Land  Improvements  Improvements  Impairment  Land  Improvements  Total  Depreciation  Construction  Acquired  is Computed 
  (dollars in thousands)          
Commercial                                    
600 Las Colinas, Las Colinas, TX  39,237   5,751   51,759   16,941      5,751   68,700   74,451   23,729   1984   08/05  40 years 
770 South Post Oak, Houston, TX  12,700   1,763   15,834   165       1,763   15,999   17,762   660   1970   07/15  40 years 
Bridgeview Plaza, LaCrosse, WI  5,218         1,008         1,008   1,008   522   1979   03/03  40 years 
Browning Place (Park West I), Farmers Branch, TX  23,193   5,096   45,868   14,355      5,096   60,223   65,319   21,301   1984   04/05  40 years 
Cross County Mall, Matoon, IL     608   5,677   8,194      608   13,871   14,479   12,324   1971   08/79  40 years 
Mahogany Run Golf Course, US Virgin Islands     7,168   6,031   141   (5,300)  7,168   6,173   8,041   323   1981   11/14  40 years 
Fruitland Plaza, Fruitland Park, FL     23      77      23   77   100   46      05/92  40 years 
Senlac VHP,  Farmers Branch, TX     622      142      622   142   765   134      08/05  40 years 
Stanford Center, Dallas, TX  28,000   3,878   34,862   7,793   (9,600)  3,878   42,655   36,933   8,980      06/08  40 years 
Total Commercial Held for Investment $108,348  $24,910  $160,031  $48,816  $(14,900) $24,910  $208,847  $218,857  $68,017             
                                                 
Land                                                
2427 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX     76            76      76         07/12   
Audubon, Adams County, MS     519   297   297      815      815         03/07   
Bonneau Land, Farmers Branch, TX     1,309            1,309      1,309         12/14   
Cooks Lane, Fort Worth, TX  394   1,094            1,094      1,094         06/04   
Dedeaux, Gulfport, MS     1,612   46   46   (38)  1,620      1,620         10/06   
Denham Springs, Denham Springs, LA  153   714            714      714         08/08   
Dominion Mercer  3,572   3,688            3,688      3,688         10/16   
Gautier Land, Gautier, MS     202            202      202         07/98   
GNB Land, Farmers Branch, TX  8,695   4,385   32   32      4,418      4,418         07/06   
Hollywood Casino Land Tract II, Farmers Branch, TX  1,410   3,192   620   674      4,486      4,486         03/08   
Lacy Longhorn Land, Farmers Branch, TX     1,169      (760)     408      408         06/04   
Lake Shore Villas, Humble, TX     81   3   3      84      84         03/02   
Lubbock Land, Lubbock, TX     234            234      234         01/04   
Luna Ventures, Farmers Branch TX     2,934            2,934      2,934         04/08   
Mandahl Bay Land     667            667       667         01/05   
Manhattan Land, Farmers Branch, TX           (344)     (344)     (344)        02/00   
McKinney 36, Collin County, TX  1,415   647   164   (198)     613      613         01/98   
Meloy/Portage Land, Kent OH  1,160   5,119         (1,069)  4,050      4,050         02/04   
Minivest Land, Dallas, TX     7            7      7         04/13   
Mira Lago,  Farmers Branch, TX     59   15   (7)     67      67         05/01   
Nakash, Malden, MO     113      (10)     103      103         01/93   
Nashville, Nashville, TN     662   59   (384)     338      338         06/02   
Nicholson Croslin, Dallas, TX     184      (118)     66      66         10/98   
Nicholson Mendoza, Dallas, TX     80      (51)     29      29         10/98   
Ocean Estates, Gulfport, MS     1,418   390   390      1,808      1,808         10/07   
Senlac Land Tract II, Farmers Branch, TX     656            656      656         08/05   
Sugar Mill Land, Baton Rouge, LA  116   445   242   242      687      687         08/13   
Texas Plaza Land, Irving, TX     1,738         (238)  1,500      1,500         12/06   
Travis Ranch Land, Kaufman County, TX  757   1,030            1,030      1,030         08/08   
Travis Ranch Retail, Kaufman City, TX     1,517            1,517      1,517         08/08   
Union Pacific Railroad Land, Dallas, TX     130            130      130         03/04   
Valley View 34 (Mercer Crossing), Farmers Branch, TX     1,173      (945)     228      228         08/08   
Willowick Land, Pensacola, FL     137            137      137         01/95   
Windmill Farms Land, Kaufman County, TX  25,332   49,371      15,009   (20,564)  43,817      43,817         11/11   
Total Land Held for Investment $42,698  $86,363  $1,869  $13,876  $(21,909) $79,188  $  $79,188  $             


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 AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.Schedule III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATIONContinued
December 31, 2015

                                    
           Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
  Asset  Gross Amounts of Which           Life on Which 
     Initial Cost  Acquisition  Impairment  Carried at End of Year           Depreciation 
                                   In Latest 
                                   Statement 
        Building &     Asset     Building &     Accumulated  Date of  Date  of Operation 
Property/Location Encumbrances  Land  Improvements  Improvements  Impairment  Land  Improvements  Total  Depreciation  Construction  Acquired  is Computed 
  (dollars in thousands)          
Corporate Departments/Investments/Misc.                                                
TCI - Corporate  162,232                                    
ARI - Corporate  5,486                                   
Total Corporate Debt $167,718     $  $  $  $  $  $  $             
                                                 
Total Properties Held for Investment/Corporate Debt $885,278  $176,535  $796,227  $85,919  $(39,989) $169,360  $866,403  $1,017,684  $165,597             
                                                 
Properties Held for Sale                                                
Commercial                                                
Dunes Plaza, Michigan City, IN  376                           1978   03/92  40 years 
Total Commercial Held for Sale $376  $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $             
                                                 
Total Properties Held for Sale $376  $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $             
                                                 
Properties Subject to Sales Contract Apartments                                                
                                              
Total Aparments Subject to Sales Contract $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $             
                                                 
Commercial                                                
                                              
Total Commercial Subject to Sales Contract $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $             
                                                 
Land                                                
Dominion Tract, Dallas, TX $3,360  $3,931  $  $(304)  (1,624) $2,003  $  $2,003  $      03/99   
Hollywood Casino Tract I, Farmers Branch, TX  1,410   3,350   147   (1,013)  (176)  2,308      2,308         03/08   
LaDue Land, Farmers Branch, TX     1,900         (55)  1,845      1,845         07/98   
Three Hickory Land, Farmers Branch, TX     1,202            1,202      1,202         03/14   
Travelers Land, Farmers Branch, TX     21,511      4      21,515      21,515         11/06   
Travelers Land, Farmers Branch, TX     6,891      (4,978)     1,913      1,913         11/06   
Valwood Land, Farmers Branch, TX     3,332            3,332      3,332          03/14    
Walker Land, Dallas County, TX     19,728      (5,992)  (562)  13,174      13,174         09/06   
Whorton Land, Bentonville, AR  372   3,510      568   (2,451)  1,627      1,627         06/05   
Total Land Subject to Sales Contract $5,142  $65,355  $147  $(11,714) $(4,868) $48,919  $  $48,919  $             
                                                 
Total Properties Subject to Sales Contract $5,142  $65,355  $147  $(11,714) $(4,868) $48,919  $  $48,919  $             
                                                 
Land Sold                                                
                                                 
      $  $  $     $  $  $  $             
Total Land Subject to Sales Contract $  $  $  $  $ $  $  $  $             
                                                 
TOTAL:  Real Estate $890,796  $241,890  $796,374  $74,205  $(44,857) $218,280  $866,403  $1,066,603  $165,597             

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SCHEDULE III
(Continued)
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
As of December 31,
          
  2016  2015  2014 
  (dollars in thousansds) 
Reconciliation of Real Estate            
Balance at January 1, $1,003,545  $831,540  $848,062 
Additions            
Acquisitions, improvements and construction  112,762   216,090   75,945 
Deductions            
Sale of real estate  (49,704)  (38,785)  (92,467)
Asset impairments     (5,300)   
Balance at December 31, $1,066,603  $1,003,545  $831,540 
             
Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation            
Balance at January 1, $150,038  $131,777  $147,768 
Additions            
Depreciation  23,277   20,386   18,077 
Deductions            
Sale of real estate  (7,718)  (2,125)  (34,068)
Balance at December 31, $165,597  $150,038  $131,777 

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SCHEDULE IV

AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

MORTGAGE LOANS

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2016

Description Interest
Rate
  Final
Maturity
Date
 Periodic Payment Terms Prior Liens Face Amount of Mortgage Carrying
Amount of
Mortgage
 Principal or Loans Subject to Delinquent Principal or Interest 
         (dollars in thousands)   
                 
Christine Tunney  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    49  48   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Compton Partners  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    289  289   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
David Monier  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    97  97   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Earl Samson III  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    96  96   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Edward Samson III  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    96  96   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
H198, LLC  12.00% 01/20      5,907  5,907   
Las Vegas Land                     
Hammon Operating Corporation  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    193  193   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Harold Wolfe  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    193  193   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Herrick Partners  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    91  91   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Mary Anna MacLean  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    193  193   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Michael Monier  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    304  304   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Michale Witte  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    96  96   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Palmer Brown Madden  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    96  96   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Richard Schmaltz  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    203  203   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Robert Baylis  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    193  193   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Sherman Bull
  10.00% 09/17 Interest only paid quarterly.    193  193   
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                     
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Cliffs of El Dorado/UH of McKinney, LLC)  12.00% 12/32 Excess cash flow  12,663  2,469  2,097   
100% Interest in UH of Mckinney, LLC                     
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Echo Station)  12.00% 12/32 Excess cash flow  9,719  1,809  1,481   
100% Interest in UH of Temple, LLC                     

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2020
Initial CostCost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
Gross Amount Carried at End of Year
Property/LocationEncumbrancesLandBuildingsLandBuilding &
Improvements
TotalAccumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Construction
Date
Acquired
Multifamily
Chelsea$8,194 $1,225 $11,230 $$1,231 $11,230 $12,461 $596 19992018
Forest Grove7,333 1,440 10,234 26 1,440 10,260 11,700 150 20202020
Landing Bayou14,643 2,011 18,255 14 2,011 18,269 20,280 948 20052018
Legacy at Pleasant Grove13,653 2,005 18,109 2,005 18,109 20,114 2,761 20062014
Overlook at Allenville Phase II15,621 2,410 17,033 12 2,410 17,045 19,455 749 20122015
Parc at Denham Springs Phase II16,128 1,505 16,975 1,505 16,975 18,480 449 20102009
Sugar Mill Phase III9,298 576 9,755 576 9,762 10,338 138 20152015
Toulon13,975 1,621 20,107 372 1,993 20,107 22,100 4,775 20112009
Villas at Bon Secour10,280 2,715 15,385 2,715 15,385 18,100 929 20072018
Vista Ridge9,979 1,339 13,398 1,339 13,398 14,737 2,241 20092015
119,104 16,847 150,481 437 17,225 150,540 167,765 13,736 
Development
Forest Pines3,600 301 3,600 301 3,901 2020
Heritage McKinney3,037 231 3,037 231 3,268 2017
6,637 532 6,637 532 7,169 
Commercial
600 Las Colinas35,589 5,751 55,460 9,609 5,751 65,069 70,820 27,702 19842005
770 South Post Oak11,871 1,763 16,312 615 1,763 16,927 18,690 2,465 19702015
Browning Place85,537 5,096 49,441 14,428 5,096 63,869 68,965 24,624 19842005
Stanford Center39,093 20,278 25,876 6,223 20,278 32,099 52,377 13,817 20072008
Other646 74 646 74 720 74 
172,090 33,534 147,163 30,875 33,534 178,038 211,572 68,682 
Land
Mercer Crossing5,406 5,406 5,406 2008
Windmill Farms10,397 43,973 4,329 48,302 48,302 2011
Other5,325 16,571 3,016 19,587 19,587 
15,722 65,950 7,345 73,295 73,295 
$306,916 $122,968 $297,644 $39,189 $130,691 $329,110 $459,801 $82,418 

SCHEDULE IV
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MORTGAGE LOANS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
As of December 31, 2016

Description Interest Rate  Final Maturity Date  Periodic Payment Terms Prior Liens  Face Amount of Mortgage  Carrying Amount of Mortgage  Principal or Loans Subject to Delinquent Principal or Interest 
          (dollars in thousands)    
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Inwood on the Park/UH of Inwood, LLC)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  22,227   5,462   5,059    
100% Interest in UH of Inwood, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Kensington Park/UH of Kensington, LLC)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  18,723   4,310   3,933    
100% Interest in UH of Kensington, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas/HFS of Humble, LLC)  (31.5% of cash flow)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  15,756   8,836   6,368    
Interest in Unified Housing Foundation Inc.                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas/HFS of Humble, LLC)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  15,965   2,959   2,732    
100% Interest in HFS of Humble, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  13,621   9,216   7,293    
100% Interest in UH of Austin, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  18,641   12,335   7,953    
100% Interest in UH of Vista Ridge, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Parkside Crossing)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  11,544   2,772   2,272    
100% Interest in UH of Parkside Crossing, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Reserve at White Rock I)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  15,640   2,794   2,485    
100% Interest in UH of Harvest Hill I, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Reserve at White Rock II)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  14,026   2,843   2,555    
100% Interest in UH of Harvest Hill, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  22,984   12,663   9,303    
100% Interest in UH of Sendero Ridge, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Timbers of Terrell)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  7,294   1,702   1,323    
100% Interest in UH of Terrell, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Tivoli)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  10,398   12,761   7,966    
100% Interest in UH of Tivoli, LLC                         
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Trails at White Rock)  12.00% 12/32  Excess cash flow  21,712   4,245   3,815    
100% Interest in UH of Harvest Hill III, LLC                         
William H. Ingram  10.00% 09/17  Interest only paid quarterly.     96   96    
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                         
William S. Urkiel  10.00% 09/17  Interest only paid quarterly.     97   97    
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                        
Willingham Revocable Trust  10.00% 09/17  Interest only paid quarterly.     96   96    
Class A limited partnership interests in Edina Park Plaza Associates, L.P.                         
Various related party notes  various  various  Excess cash flow     1,349   1,349    
Various non-related party notes  various  various        496   796    

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2019

SCHEDULE IV
(Continued)

202020192018
Reconciliation of Real Estate
Balance at January 1,$477,963 $463,732 $1,165,662 
Additions21,223 92,964 175,996 
Deductions(39,385)(78,733)(877,926)
Balance at December 31,$459,801 $477,963 $463,732 
Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at January 1,90,173 79,228 177,546 
Additions12,188 13,379 22,761 
Deductions(19,943)(2,434)(121,079)
Balance at December 31,$82,418 $90,173 $79,228 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
SCHEDULE IV - MORTGAGE LOANS
December 31, 2016

Description Interest Rate  Final Maturity Date  Periodic Payment Terms Prior Liens  Face Amount of Mortgage  Carrying Amount of Mortgage  Principal or Loans Subject to Delinquent Principal or Interest 
          (dollars in thousands)    
                         
Leman Development, Ltd. (1)  0.00% N/A        1,500   1,500    
One Realco Corporation (1)  3.00% 01/17 Interest and principal due at maturity.     10,000   7,000    
Oulan-Chikh Family Trust  8.00% 03/21       174   174    
Realty Advisors Management, Inc.
  2.28% 12/19 Interest only paid quarterly.     20,387   20,387    
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas/HFS of Humble, LLC) (68.5% of cash flow)  12.00% 12/32 Excess cash flow  15,965   2,189   2,000    
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.  12.00% 12/18 Excess cash flow     2,665   2,657    
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.  12.00% 06/19 Excess cash flow     5,400   5,400    
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.  12.00% 12/17 Excess cash flow     1,207   1,207    
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.  12.00% 06/17 Excess cash flow     1,261       
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.  12.00% 12/18 Excess cash flow     3,994   3,994    
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.  12.00% 12/18 Excess cash flow     6,407   6,407    
Various related party notes  various  various  Excess cash flow     1,420   1,404    
Various non-related party notes  various  various        4,742   4,742    
                   $134,230     
                     Accrued interest   9,371     
                     Allowance for estimated losses   (17,037)    
                   $126,564     

(1) Fully reserved

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2020

SCHEDULE IV
(Continued)

DescriptionInterest RateMaturity DatePeriodic Payment
Terms
Prior LiensFace AmountCarrying Value
Convertible loans
Autumn Breeze5.00%7/1/2022No payments until maturity or conversion$$1,867 $1,867 
Bellwether Ridge5.00%11/1/2021No payments until maturity or conversion3,858 3,858 
Forest Pines5.00%11/1/2022No payments until maturity or conversion2,869 2,869 
Parc at Ingleside5.00%12/1/2021No payments until maturity or conversion2,523 2,523 
Parc at Windmill Farms5.00%11/1/2022No payments until maturity or conversion7,803 7,803 
Plum Tree5.00%4/26/2026No payments until maturity or conversion857 857 
Spyglass of Ennis5.00%11/1/2022No payments until maturity or conversion5,360 5,360 
Steeple Crest5.00%8/1/2021No payments until maturity or conversion6,498 6,498 
31,635 31,635 
Land loans
ABC Land and Development, Inc.9.50%6/30/2021No payments until maturity4,408 4,408 
ABC Paradise, LLC9.50%6/30/2021No payments until maturity1,210 1,210 
Lake Wales9.50%6/30/2021No payments until maturity3,000 3,000 
Legacy Pleasant Grove12.00%10/23/2022No payments until maturity496 496 
McKinney Ranch6.00%9/15/2022No payments until maturity4,554 4,554 
One Realco Land Holding, Inc.9.50%6/30/2021No payments until maturity1,728 1,728 
Riverview on the Park Land, LLC9.50%6/30/2021No payments until maturity1,045 1,045 
RNC Portfolio, Inc.5.00%9/1/2024No payments until maturity8,853 8,853 
Spartan Land12.00%1/16/2023No payments until maturity5,907 5,907 
31,201 31,201 
Subsidized housing
Phillips Foundation for Better Living, Inc.12.00%3/31/2023Payments from excess property cash flows61 61 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.12.00%7/31/2021Payments from excess property cash flows2,880 2,880 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.12.00%8/30/2021Payments from excess property cash flows212 212 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.12.00%10/31/2021Payments from excess property cash flows6,831 6,831 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.12.00%12/31/2021Payments from excess property cash flows10,896 10,896 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.12.00%3/31/2022Payments from excess property cash flows10,096 10,096 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
DescriptionInterest RateMaturity DatePeriodic Payment
Terms
Prior LiensFace AmountCarrying Value
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.12.00%3/31/2023Payments from excess property cash flows6,990 6,990 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.12.00%5/31/2023Payments from excess property cash flows3,615 3,615 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.12.00%12/31/2032Payments from excess property cash flows26,209 26,209 
67,790 67,790 
$$130,626 $130,626 
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AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
SCHEDULE IV - MORTGAGE LOANS
As of December 31,

  2016  2015  2014 
  (dollars in thousands) 
          
Balance at January 1, $137,280  $152,645  $156,415 
Additions            
New mortgage loans    11,703   18,055   32,380 
Increase (decrease) of interest receivable on mortgage loans    13,835   11,130   (10,097)
Deductions            
Amounts received  (19,217)  (16,486)  (25,492)
Non-cash reductions       (28,064)  (561)
             
Balance at December 31,   $143,601  $137,280  $152,645 

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 202020192018
Balance at January 1,$143,087 $114,893 $102,143 
Additions15,312 60,154 21,291 
Deductions(27,773)(31,960)(8,541)
Balance at December 31,$130,626 $143,087 $114,893 

ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE


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ITEM 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.

ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of internal control over financial reporting. These limitations include the possibility of human error, the circumvention of overriding of the system and reasonable resource constraints. Because of its inherent limitations, our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016.2020. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)(2013). Based on management’s assessments and those criteria, management has concluded that Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2016.

2020.

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’sour registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial report. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’sour registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC that permit the Companyus to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

In preparation for management’s report on internal control over financial reporting, we documented and tested the design and operating effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 20162020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.OTHER INFORMATION

Item 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.

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PART III

ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors

The affairs of ARLthe Company are managed by aour Board of Directors. The Directors are elected at the annual meeting of stockholders or are appointed by the incumbent Board and serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until a successor has been elected or appointed.

Itapproved.

An objective is the Board’s objective thatfor a majority of theour Board consists ofto be independent directors. For a Directordirector to be considered independent, the Board must determine that the Directordirector does not have any direct or indirect material relationship with ARL.the Company. The Board has established guidelines to assist it in determining director independence which conform to, or are more exacting than, the independence requirements in the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") listing rules. The independence guidelines are set forth in ARL’sour “Corporate Governance Guidelines”. The text of this document has been posted on ARL’s Internetour internet website at http://www.amrealtytrust.comwww.americanrealty-invest.com ("Investor Relations Website") and is available in print to any shareholder who requests it. In addition to applying these guidelines, the Board will consider all relevant facts and circumstances in making an independence determination.

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ARL hasWe have adopted a code of conduct that applies to all Directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Stockholders may find our code of conduct on our website by going to our website address at http://www.amrealtytrust.com.Investor Relations Website. We will post any amendments to the code of conduct, as well as any waivers that are required to be disclosed by the rules of the SECSecurity Exchange Commission (the "SEC") or the New York Stock Exchange,NYSE on our website.

Our Board of Directors has adopted charters for our Audit, Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees of the Board of Directors. Stockholders may find these documents on our website by going to the website address at http://www.amrealtytrust.com.our Investor Relations Website. You may also obtain a printed copy of the materials referred to by contacting us at the following address:


American Realty Investors, Inc.

Attn: Investor Relations

1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800

Dallas, Texas 75234

Telephone: 469-522-4200

All members of the Audit Committee and theNominating and Corporate Governance and Nominating CommitteeCommittees must be independent directors. Members of the Audit Committee must also satisfy additional independence requirements, which provide (i) that they may not accept, directly or indirectly, any consulting, advisory, or compensatory fee from ARLthe Company or any of its subsidiaries other than their Director’sdirector’s compensation (other than in their capacity as a member of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, or any other committee of the Board), and (ii) no member of the Audit Committee may be an “affiliated person” of ARLthe Company or any of its subsidiaries, as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

TheSEC.

Our current Directors of ARLdirectors are listed below, together with their ages, terms of service, all positions and offices with ARLus and itsour current advisor, Pillar, their principal occupations, business experience and directorships with other companies during the last five years or more. The designation “affiliated”, when used below with respect to a Director,director, means that the Directordirector is an officer, director or employee of Pillar, an officer of the Company, or an officer or director of a related party of the Company. The designation “independent,”“independent”, when used below with respect to a Director, means that the Director is neither an officer of the Company nor a director, officer or employee of Pillar (but may be a director of the Company),Company, although the Company may have certain business or professional relationships with such Director as discussed in Part III, Item 13. “CertainCertain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”.

Independence.

HENRY A. BUTLER, age 66,70, Director, Affiliated, since February 2011November 2005 and Chairman of the Board since May 2011

2009

Retired (since April 30, 2019); Mr. Butler has served as Vice President Land Sales for Pillar Income Asset Management, LLC sincefrom April 2011 and its predecessor, Prime Income Asset Management, LLC from July 2003 to April 2011.30, 2019. Mr. Butler has been a Director of the Company since February 2011November 2005 and Chairman of the Board since May 2011.2009. He has also served as Chairman of the Board since May 2009 and as a Director since July 2003 of ARLTCI and Chairman of the Board since May 20092011 and a Director since February 2011 of IOR.

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WILLIAM J. HOGAN, age 63, Director, Independent, since February 2020
Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative, employed (since January 2013) by Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, a general securities and investment advisory firm, with an office in San Antonio, Texas. From November 2009 through December 20012012, Mr. Hogan was a registered representative, employed by Financial Network Investment Corp. in San Antonio, Texas. He holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law) and Series 65 (Investment Advisor) licenses issued by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Mr. Hogan was elected as a director of TCI.

the Company and TCI on January 28, 2020 effective February 1, 2020.

ROBERT A. JAKUSZEWSKI, age 54,58, Director, Independent, since March 2004.

November 2005  

Mr. Jakuszewski is currently has served as a Territory Manager for Artesa Labs since April 2015. He was a Medical Specialist from January 2014 to April 2015 for VAYA Pharma, Inc., Senior Medical Liaison from January 2013 to July 2013 for Vein Clinics of America, and the Vice President of Sales and Marketing from September 1998 to December 2012 for New Horizons Communications, Inc. Mr. Jakuszewski has been a Director of the Company since March 2004.November 2005. He has also been a Director of ARLTCI since November 2005 and a Director of TCIIOR since November 2005.

March 2004.

TED R. MUNSELLE, age 61,64, Director, Independent, since May 2009

February 2004  

Mr. Munselle has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Landmark Nurseries, Inc. since October 1998. On February 17, 2012, he was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for Spindletop Oil & Gas Company and as Chairman of their Audit Committee. Spindletop’s stock is traded on the Over-the-Counter (OTC) market. Mr. Munselle has been a Director of the Company since May 2009.February 2004. He has also served as Director of ARLTCI since February 2004 and Director of TCIIOR since February 2004.March 2009. Mr. Munselle is qualified as an Audit Committee financial expert within the meaning of SEC regulations and the Board of Directors of IOT has determined that he has accounting and related financial management expertise within the meaning of the listing standards of the NYSE MKT.NYSE. Mr. Munselle is a Certified Public Accountant.

BRADFORD A. PHILLIPS, age 55, Director, since March 2021
Mr. Phillips has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of LBL Group of Insurance Companies since 1999. He has served as President of Midland Securities, LLC, a Dallas, TX based broker/dealer since 2002. Prior to joining LBL Group, he served as President of InterFirst Capital Corporation of Los Angeles, California. Mr. Phillips holds a number of securities licenses, including the Series 4 (Options Principal), Series 7 (General Securities License), Series 24 (General Securities Principal), Series 27 (Financial and Operations Principal), Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal), Series 55 (Equity Trading Principal), and Series 63 (Blue Sky Securities License). He has also been a Director of TCI since March 2021.
RAYMOND R.D. ROBERTS, SR.SR.., age 84,89, Director, Independent, since June 2016

Mr. Roberts is currently retired. Mr. Roberts has served as Director of the Company since June 2, 2016. He has also served as Director of ARLTCI and TCIIOR since June 2, 2016. For more than five years prior to December 31, 2014, he was Director of Aviation of Steller Aviation, Inc., a privately held corporation engaged in the business of aircraft (Boeing 737) and logistical management.

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Board Meetings and Committees

The Board of Directors held sevenfive meetings during 2016.2020. For such year, no incumbent Directordirector attended fewer than 85%75% of the aggregate of (1) the total number of meetings held by the Board during the period for which he/he or she had been a Directordirector and (2) the total number of meetings held by all committees of the Board on which he/he or she served during the periodsperiod that he/shehe served. Under ARL’sour Corporate Governance Guidelines, each Director is expected to dedicate sufficient time, energy and attention to ensure the diligent performance of his or her duties, including by attending meetings of the stockholders of the Company, the Board and Committees of which he is a member. The Board of Directors has standing Audit, Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees.


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The members of the Board of Directors on the date of this Report and the Committees of the Board on which they serve are identified below:
Director
Audit CommitteeGovernance and Nominating
Committee
Compensation Committee
Henry A. Butler
William J. HoganXXX
Robert A. JakuszewskiXChairX
Ted R. MunselleChairXX
Bradford A. Phillips
Raymond D. Roberts, Sr.XXChair
Audit Committee.    The current Audit Committee was formed on February 19, 2004,is responsible for review and its function is to review ARL’soversight of our operating and accounting procedures. The charter of theOur Audit Committee has also been adopted by the Board. The charter of the Audit Committee was adopted on February 19, 2004 and is available on the company’s investor relationsour Investor Relations website (www.amrealtytrust.com)(www.transconrealty-invest.com). The Audit Committee is an “audit committee” for purposes of Section 3(a)(58) of the Securities Exchange ActAct. All of 1934. Thethe current members of the Audit Committee all of whom are independent within the meaning of the SEC Regulations, the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.,NYSE and ARL’sour Corporate Governance Guidelines, are Messrs. Jakuszewski, Munselle (Chairman) and Roberts.Guidelines. Mr. Ted R. Munselle, a memberthe chairman of theour Audit Committee, is qualified as an Audit Committee financial expert within the meaning of SEC Regulations, and the Board has determined that he has accounting and related financial management expertise within the meaning of the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.NYSE. All of the members of the Audit Committee meet the experience requirements of the listing standards of the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange.NYSE. The Audit Committee met five times during 2016.

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Governance and Nominating Committee.    The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for developing and implementing policies and practices relating to corporate governance, including reviewing and monitoring implementation of ARL’sour Corporate Governance Guidelines. In addition, the Committee develops and reviews background information on candidates for the Board and makes recommendations to the Board regarding such candidates. The Committee also prepares and supervises the Board’s annual review of director independence and the Board’s performance self-evaluation. The Charter of the Governance and Nominating Committee was adopted on March 22, 2004. The current members of the Committee are Messrs. Jakuszewski (Chairman), Roberts17, 2004 and Munselle.is available on our Investor Relations Website. The Governance and Nominating Committee met two times during 2016.

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Compensation Committee.    The Compensation Committee is responsible for overseeing the policies of the Company relating to compensation to be paid by the Company to the Company’sour principal executive officer and any other officers designated by the Board and make recommendations to the Board with respect to such policies, produce necessary reports and executive compensation for inclusion in the Company’sour Proxy Statement in accordance with applicable rules and regulations and to monitor the development and implementation of succession plans for the principal executive officers and other key executives and make recommendations to the Board with respect to such plans. The charter of theour Compensation Committee was adopted on March 22, 2004, and is available on the Company’sour Investor Relations website (www.amrealtytrust.com). The current members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Roberts (Chairman), Jakuszewski and Munselle.Website. All of the members of the Compensation Committee are independent within the meaning of the listing standards of the NYSE and the Company’sour Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Compensation Committee is to be comprised of at least two directors who are independent of Management and the Company. The Compensation Committee met two times during 2016.

The members of the Board of Directors on the date of this Report and the Committees of the Board on which they serve are identified below:

Audit CommitteeGovernance and Nominating CommitteeCompensation Committee
Robert A. JakuszewskiXChairX
Ted R. MunselleChairXX
Raymond R. Roberts. SrXXChair
Henry A. Butler

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Presiding Director

In March 2004, the Board created a new position

The primary responsibility of our presiding director whose primary responsibility is to preside over periodic executive sessions of the Board in which Management directors and other members of Management do not participate. The presiding director also advises the Chairman of the Board and, as appropriate, Committee Chairs with respect to agendas and information needs relating to Board and Committee meetings, provides advice with respect to the selection of Committee Chairs and performs other duties that the Board may from time to time delegate to assist the Board in fulfillment of its responsibilities.

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The day following the annual meeting of stockholders held December 7, 201616, 2020 representing all stockholders of record dated November 2, 2016,2020, the full Board met and re-appointed Ted R. Munselle as Presiding Director, to serve in such position until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders to be held subsequently in 2017.  

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Determination of Director’s Independence

In February 2004, the Board adopted its

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Guidelines adopted by the Board("Guideines") meet or exceed the new listing standards adopted during that year by the New York Stock Exchange.NYSE. The full text of the Guidelinesour Guideines can be found on the Company’sour Investor Relations website (www.amrealtytrust.com).

Website.

Pursuant to the Guidelines,Guideines, the Board undertook its annual review of director independence in March 8, 2016,February 2020 and during this review, the Board considered transactions and relationships between each director or any member of his or her immediate family and ARLthe Company and its subsidiariessubsidiaries and related parties, including those reported under Certain Relationships and Related Transactions below. The Board also examined transactions and relationshipsrelationship between directors or their related parties and members of ARL’sour senior management or their related parties. As provided in the Guidelines,Guideines, the purpose of such review was to determine whether such relationships or transactions were inconsistent with the determination that the director is independent.

 Prior to this election as director, on January 28, 2020, the Board undertook a similar review with respect to Mr. Hogan.

As a result of this review,these reviews, the Board affirmatively determined of the then directors, Messrs. Munselle, Hogan, Jakuszewski and Roberts are each independent of the Company and its Management under the standards set forth in the Corporate Governance Guidelines.

Executive Officers

Executive officers of the Company are listed below, all except one of whom are employed by Pillar. Mr. Bertcher is employed by New Concept Energy, Inc (“NCE”). None of the executive officers receive any direct remuneration from the Company nor do any hold any options granted by the Company. Their positions with the Company are not subject to a vote of stockholders. In addition to the following executive officers, the Company has several vice presidents and assistant secretaries who are not listed herein. The ages, terms of service and all positions and offices with the Company, Pillar, other related entities, other principal occupations, business experience and directorships with other publicly heldpublicly-held companies during the last five years or more are set forth below. No family relationships exist among any of the executive officers or directors of the Company.

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ERIK L. JOHNSON, 53
Mr. MoosJohnson has served as the Executive Vice President since April 2007 and Chief ExecutiveFinancial Officer of the Company and ARL since March 2010 of IOT, ARL and TCI. Mr. Moos has also served as Prime’s President since April 2007, Secretary since June 2011 and Treasurer since October 2013.August 17, 2020. He has also been Chief Financial Officer of Pillar since June 29, 2020. Prior to joining the Company, he served as a Director since December 2016,Vice President since December 2010, Chief Executive Officer since March 2011of Financial Reporting at Macerich (NYSE: MAC) and Treasurer since October 2013 of Pillar.

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Mr. Bertcher has served as Executive Vice President since February 2008,the Chief FinancialAccounting Officer since May 2008of North American Scientific, Inc. He began his career as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCooppers and Treasurer since October 2013 of IOT, ARL and TCI. Mr. Bertcher has also served in the following capacities for New Concept Energy, Inc. (“NCE”), a Nevada corporation which has its common stock listed on the NYSE: Director since June 1999, Chairman of the Board since December 2006, Chief Executive Officer since December 2006, President since November 2004, Chief Financial Officer since November 1989, Treasurer since November 1989 and Secretary since October 2012. Mr. Bertcher has been employed by NCE since November 1989. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

CPA.

LOUIS J. CORNA, 69

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Mr. Corna has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel/Tax Counsel and Secretary of the Company, ARL and IOR since February 2004 of IOT, ARL and TCI.2004. He has also been Executive Vice President-TaxPresident since AprilMarch 2011 and Secretary since December 2010 of Pillar. Mr. Corna was also a Director and Vice President from June 2004 to December 2010 and Secretary from January 2005 to December 2010 of First Equity Properties, Inc., a Nevada corporation with securities registered under Section 12(g)
ALLA DZYUBA, 44
Mrs. Dzyuba has served as the Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Exchange Act.

Company, ARL, and Southern Properties Capital, Ltd, our wholly owned subsidiary (“SPC”), since July 2019 as well as Director for SPC since April 2018. Mrs. Dzyuba has been employed by Pillar since June 2004, she has over fifteen years of real estate accounting and financial reporting experience, including six years of broker-dealer regulatory reporting experience.

In addition to the foregoing executive officers, we have several vice presidents and assistant secretaries that are not listed herein. Since the August 14, 2020 resignation of Daniel J. Moos, age 70, the offices of President and Chief Executive Officer has been vacant. Mr. Moos was President (from April 2007 and August 14, 2020) and Chief Executive Officer (from March 2010 until August 14, 2020). At the time of his resignation, Mr. Moos advised that his resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management, the Board of Directors, or any committee of the Board with respect to procedure, policies or operations.

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Code of Ethics

ARL has

We have adopted a code of ethics entitled “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics” that applies to all directors, officers, and employees (including those of the contractual Advisor to ARL)our Advisor). In addition, ARL haswe have adopted a code of ethics entitled “Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers” that applies to the principal executive officer, president, principal financial officer, chief financial officer, principalchief accounting officer, and controller. The text of these documents has been posted on ARL’s internet website at http://www.amrealtytrust.comour Investor Relations Website and are available in print to any stockholder who requests them.

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Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Under the securities laws of the United States, ARL’s Directors,the directors, executive officers, and any persons holding more than 10% of ARL’sour shares of commonCommon stock are required to report their share ownership and any changes in that ownership to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).SEC. Specific due dates for these reports have been established and ARL iswe are required to report any failure to file by these dates. All of these filing requirements were satisfied by ARL’sour directors, and executive officers, and 10% holders during the fiscal year endedending December 31, 2014.2020. In making these statements, ARL haswe have relied on the written representations of itsour incumbent Directorsdirectors and executive officers, and its 10% holders and copies of the reports that they have filed with the Commission.

SEC.

The Advisor

Pillar has been ARL’sour Advisor and Cash Manager since April 30, 2011.  Although the Board of Directors is directly responsible for managing the affairs of ARL,the Company, and for setting the policies which guide it, theour day-to-day operations of ARL are performed by Pillar, as the contractual advisor, under the supervision of the Board.  Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities and arranging debt and equity financing for the Company with third party lenders and investors.  Additionally, Pillar serves as a consultant to the Board with regard to their decisions in connection with ARL’sour business plan and investment policy.  Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to TCI and IOT.IOR.  As the contractual advisor, Pillar is compensated by ARL under an Advisory Agreement that is more fully described in Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – The Advisor”.  ARL hasWe have no employees and as such, employees of Pillar render services to ARLus in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement.

Pillar is a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, the sole member of which is RAI, a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is MRHI, a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is a trust known as the May Trust.  

MRHI. The May Trust is a Trust, the beneficiaries of whichthe MRHI are the children of the late Gene E. Phillips. Mr. Phillips is not an officer, manager or Director of Pillar, Realty Advisors, LLC, RAI, MRHI or ARL, nor is he a Trustee of the May Trust.

Under the Advisory Agreement, Pillar is required to annually formulate and submit, for Board approval, a budget and business plan containing a twelve-month forecast of operations and cash flow, a general plan for asset sales and purchases, lending, foreclosure and borrowing activity, and other investments. Pillar is required to report quarterly to the Board on ARL’sTCI’s performance against the business plan. In addition, all transactions require prior Board approval, unless they are explicitly provided for in the approved business plan or are made pursuant to authority expressly delegated to Pillar by the Board.

The Advisory Agreement also requires prior Board approval for the retention of all consultants and third party professionals, other than legal counsel. The Advisory Agreement provides that Pillar shall be deemed to be in a fiduciary relationship to the ARLour stockholders; contains a broad standard governing Pillar’s liability for losses incurred by ARL;us; and contains guidelines for Pillar’s allocation of investment opportunities as among itself, ARLthe Company and other entities it advises. Pillar is a company of which Messrs. Moos, BertcherJohnson and Corna serve as executive officers.

officers, and for which Mr. Moos previously served as an executive officer.

The Advisory Agreement with Pillar provides for Pillar to be responsible for theour day-to-day operations of ARL and for Pillar to receive, as compensation for basic management and advisory services, a gross asset fee of 0.0625% per month (0.75% per annum) of the average of the gross asset value (total assets less allowance for amortization, depreciation or depletion and valuation reserves).

In addition to base compensation, Pillar receives the following forms of additional compensation:

(1)an annual net income fee equal to 7.5% of ARL’s net income as an incentive for successful investment and management of the Company’s assets;

(2)an annual incentive sales fee to encourage periodic sales of appreciated real property at optimum value equal to 10.0% of the amount, if any, by which the aggregate sales consideration for all real estate sold by ARL during such fiscal year exceeds the sum of:

(a)the cost of each such property as originally recorded in ARL’s books for tax purposes (without deduction for depreciation, amortization or reserve for losses);

(b)capital improvements made to such assets during the period owned; and

(c)all closing costs (including real estate commissions) incurred in the sale of such real estate; provided however, no incentive fee shall be paid unless (a) such real estate sold in such fiscal year, in the aggregate, has produced an 8.0% simple annual return on the net investment including capital improvements, calculated over the holding period before depreciation and inclusive of operating income and sales consideration, and (b) the aggregate net operating income from all real estate owned for each of the prior and current fiscal years shall be at least 5.0% higher in the current fiscal year than in the prior fiscal year;

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(1)an annual net income fee equal to 7.5% of our net income as an incentive for successful investment and management of our assets;

(3)an acquisition commission, from an unaffiliated party of any existing mortgage or loan, for supervising the acquisition, purchase or long-term lease of real estate equal to the lesser of:

(a)up to 1.0% of the cost of acquisition, inclusive of commissions, if any, paid to non-affiliated brokers; or

(b)the compensation customarily charged in arm’s-length transactions by others rendering similar property acquisition services as an ongoing public activity in the same geographical location and for comparable property, provided that the aggregate purchase price of each property (including acquisition fees and real estate brokerage commissions) may not exceed such property’s appraised value at acquisition;

(4)a construction fee equal to 6.0% of the so-called “hard costs” only of any costs of construction on a completed basis, based upon amounts set forth as approved on any architect’s certificate issued in connection with such construction, which fee is payable at such time as the applicable architect certifies other costs for payment to third parties. The phrase “hard costs” means all actual costs of construction paid to contractors, subcontractors and third parties for materials or labor performed as part of the construction but does not include items generally regarded as “soft costs,” which are consulting fees, attorneys’ fees, architectural fees, permit fees and fees of other professionals; and

(5)reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by the advisor in the performance of advisory services.

(2)an annual incentive sales fee to encourage periodic sales of appreciated real property at optimum value equal to 10.0% of the amount, if any, by which the aggregate sales consideration for all real estate sold by us during such fiscal year exceeds the sum of:
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(a)the cost of each such property as originally recorded in our books for tax purposes (without deduction for depreciation, amortization or reserve for losses);
(b)capital improvements made to such assets during the period owned; and
(c)all closing costs (including real estate commissions) incurred in the sale of such real estate; provided however, no incentive fee shall be paid unless (a) such real estate sold in such fiscal year, in the aggregate, has produced an 8.0% simple annual return on the net investment including capital improvements, calculated over the holding period before depreciation and inclusive of operating income and sales consideration, and (b) the aggregate net operating income from all real estate owned for each of the prior and current fiscal years shall be at least 5.0% higher in the current fiscal year than in the prior fiscal year;
(3)an acquisition commission, from an unaffiliated party of any existing mortgage or loan, for supervising the acquisition, purchase or long-term lease of real estate equal to the lesser of:
(a)up to 1.0% of the cost of acquisition, inclusive of commissions, if any, paid to non-affiliated brokers; or
(b)the compensation customarily charged in arm’s-length transactions by others rendering similar property acquisition services as an ongoing public activity in the same geographical location and for comparable property, provided that the aggregate purchase price of each property (including acquisition fees and real estate brokerage commissions) may not exceed such property’s appraised value at acquisition;
(4)a construction fee equal to 6.0% of the so-called “hard costs” only of any costs of construction on a completed basis, based upon amounts set forth as approved on any architect’s certificate issued in connection with such construction, which fee is payable at such time as the applicable architect certifies other costs for payment to third parties. The phrase “hard costs” means all actual costs of construction paid to contractors, subcontractors and third parties for materials or labor performed as part of the construction but does not include items generally regarded as “soft costs,” which are consulting fees, attorneys’ fees, architectural fees, permit fees and fees of other professionals; and
(5)reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by the advisor in the performance of advisory services.
The Advisory Agreement also provides that Pillar receive the following forms of compensation:

(1)a mortgage or loan acquisition fee with respect to the acquisition or purchase from an unaffiliated party of any existing mortgage loan by ARL equal to the lesser of:

(a)1.0% of the amount of the mortgage or loan purchased; or

(b)a brokerage or commitment fee which is reasonable and fair under the circumstances. Such fee will not be paid in connection with the origination or funding of any mortgage loan by ARL; and

(2)a mortgage brokerage and equity refinancing fee for obtaining loans or refinancing on properties equal to the lesser of:

(a)1.0% of the amount of the loan or the amount refinanced; or

(b)a brokerage or refinancing fee which is reasonable and fair under the circumstances; provided, however, that no such fee shall be paid on loans from Pillar without the approval of ARL’s Board of Directors. No fee shall be paid on loan extensions.

(1)a mortgage or loan acquisition fee with respect to the acquisition or purchase from an unaffiliated party of any existing mortgage loan by us equal to the lesser of:
(a)1.0% of the amount of the mortgage or loan purchased; or
(b)a brokerage or commitment fee which is reasonable and fair under the circumstances. Such fee will not be paid in connection with the origination or funding of any mortgage loan by us; and
(2)a mortgage brokerage and equity refinancing fee for obtaining loans or refinancing on properties equal to the lesser of:
(a)1.0% of the amount of the loan or the amount refinanced; or
(b)a brokerage or refinancing fee which is reasonable and fair under the circumstances; provided, however, that no such fee shall be paid on loans from Pillar, or a related party of Pillar, without the approval of our Board of Directors. No fee shall be paid on loan extensions.
Under the ARL Advisory Agreement, all or a portion of the annual advisory fee must be refunded by the Advisor if theour operating expenses of ARL (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) exceed certain limits specified in the Advisory Agreement based on theour book value, net asset value and net income of ARL during the fiscal year.


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The ARL Advisory Agreement requires Pillar to pay to ARLus, one-half of any compensation received from third parties with respect to the origination, placement or brokerage of any loan made by ARL;us; provided, however, that the compensation retained by Pillar, or any affiliate of Pillar, shall not exceed the lesser of (1) 2.0% of the amount of the loan commitment or (2) a loan brokerage and commitment fee which is reasonable and fair under the circumstances.

The ARL Advisory Agreement further provides that Pillar shall bear the cost of certain expenses of its employees, excluding fees paid to ARL’sour Directors; rent and other office expenses of both Pillar and ARLus (unless ARLwe maintains office space separate from that of Pillar); costs not directly identifiable to ARL’sour assets, liabilities, operations, business or financial affairs; and miscellaneous administrative expenses relating to the performance by Pillar of its duties under the Advisory Agreement.

If and to the extent that ARL shallwe request Pillar, or any director, officer, partner, or employee of Pillar, to render services for ARLus other than those required to be rendered by the Advisory Agreement, Pillar separately would be compensated for such additional services on terms to be agreed upon between such party and ARLus from time to time. As discussed below, under “Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage,” effective January 1, 2011, Regis Realty Prime, LLC, dba Regis Property Management, LLC (“Regis”), the sole member of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, manages our commercial properties and provides brokerage services under similar terms as the previous agreements with Triad and Regis Realty I.

ARL entered intoservices.

We have a Cash Management Agreement with Pillar on April 30, 2011, to further define the administrationthat provides that all of the Company’s day-to-day investment operations, relationship contacts, flow ofour funds and deposit and borrowing of funds. Under the Cash Management Agreement, all funds of the Company are delivered to Pillar which has a deposit liability to the Companyus and is responsible for payment of all payables and investment of all excess funds which earn interest at the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 1.0% per annum, as set quarterly on the first day of each calendar quarter. Borrowings for theour benefit of the Company bear the same interest rate. The term of the Cash Management Agreement is coterminous with the Advisory Agreement, and is automatically renewed each year unless terminated with the Advisory Agreement. ARL’s management believesWe believe that the terms of the Advisory Agreement are at least as fair as could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.

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Situations may develop in which theour interests of ARL are in conflict with those of one or more directors or officers in their individual capacities, or of Pillar, or of their respective related parties. In addition to services performed for ARL,us, as described above, Pillar actively provides similar services as agent for, and advisor to, other real estate enterprises, including persons and entities involved in real estate development and financing, including TCIARL and IOT.IOR. The Advisory Agreement provides that Pillar may also serve as advisor to other entities.

As Advisor,advisor, Pillar is a fiduciary of ARL’sour public investors. In determining to which entity a particular investment opportunity will be allocated, Pillar will consider the respective investment objectives of each entity and the appropriateness of a particular investment in light of each such entity’s existing mortgage note and real estate portfolios and business plan. To the extent any particular investment opportunity is appropriate to more than one such entity, such investment opportunity will be allocated to the entity that has had funds available for investment for the longest period of time, or, if appropriate, the investment may be shared among various entities. SeeRefer to Part III, Item 13 “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.”

The terms of TCI’s Advisory and Cash Management Agreements with Pillar are substantially the same as those of ARL’s Advisory and Cash Management Agreements.

Independence”.

Pillar may assign the Advisory Agreement only with theour prior consent of ARL.

consent.

The principal executive officers and directors of Pillar are set forth below:

NameDirectors/Officer(s)
Daniel J. MoosNamePresident, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, DirectorOfficers
Gene S. BertcherErik L. JohnsonChief Financial Officer
Gina H. KayExecutive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Louis J. CornaExecutive Vice President and Secretary Tax Counsel, General Legal Counsel


Property Management

Regis Realty Prime, LLC, dba Regis Property Management, LLC (“Regis”), the sole member of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, manages our commercial properties for a fee of 3.0% or less of the monthly gross rents collected on the commercial properties it manages, and leasing commissions of 6.0% or less in accordance with the terms of its property-level management agreement.

ARL engages

We engage third-party companies to lease and manage our apartment properties for a fee of 6.0% or less of the monthly gross rents collected on the residential properties under their management.


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Real Estate Brokerage

Regis provides real estate brokerage services to ARLus on a non-exclusive basis, and receives brokerage commissions of 3% or less of transaction amounts.

Regis also providesis entitled to receive a real estate brokerage services to TCI under terms which differ from ARL. TCI’s brokerage agreement is computed on acommission for property purchases and sales in accordance with the following sliding scale as listed below:

(1)maximum fee of 4.5% on the first $2.0 million of any purchase or sale transaction of which no more than 3.5% is to be paid to Regis;

(2)maximum fee of 3.5% on transaction amounts between $2.0 million-$5.0 million of which no more than 3.0% is to be paid to Regis;

(3)maximum fee of 2.5% on transaction amounts between $5.0 million-$10.0 million of which no more than 2.0% is to be paid to Regis; and

(4)a maximum fee of 2.0% on transaction amounts in excess of $10.0 million of which no more than 1.5% is to be paid to Regis.

ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

ARL hasof total fees to be paid:

(1)maximum fee of 4.5% on the first $2.0 million of any purchase or sale transaction of which no more than 3.5% is to be paid to Regis;
(2)maximum fee of 3.5% on transaction amounts between $2.0 million-$5.0 million of which no more than 3.0% is to be paid to Regis;
(3)maximum fee of 2.5% on transaction amounts between $5.0 million-$10.0 million of which no more than 2.0% is to be paid to Regis; and
(4)maximum fee of 2.0% on transaction amounts in excess of $10.0 million of which no more than 1.5% is to be paid to Regis.
ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
We have no employees, payroll or benefit plans and payspay no compensation to itsour executive officers. The Directors andOur executive officers of ARL, who are also officers orand employees of Pillar, ARL’s advisor,our Advisor, and are compensated by Pillar. Such affiliated Directors and executive officers perform a variety of services for Pillar and the amount of their compensation is determined solely by Pillar. Pillar does not allocate the cash compensation of its officers among the various entities for which it serves as advisor. See Part III,Refer to Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance” for a more detailed discussion of the compensation payable to Pillar by ARL.

us.

The only remuneration paid by ARLus is to thoseour directors who are not officers or employees of Pillar or its related companies. The Independent Directors (1) review theour business plan of ARL to determine that it is in the best interest of ARL’sour stockholders, (2) review the advisory contract, (3) supervise the performance of the advisor and review the reasonableness of the compensation paid to the advisor in terms of the nature and quality of services performed, (4) review the reasonableness of theour total fees and expenses of ARL and (5) select, when necessary, a qualified independent real estate appraiser to appraise properties acquired

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acquired.

Effective February 2011 eachEach non-affiliated Director is entitled to receive an annual retainer of $20,000,$12,000, with the Chairman of the Audit Committee to receive a one-time annual fee of $500. Directors who are also employees of the Company or its advisor receive no additional compensation for service as a Director.

During 2016, $67,0942020, $90,200 was paid to non-employee Directors in total Directors’ fees. The fees paid to the directors are as follows: Henry A. Butler $9,700; William J. Hogan, $20,000; Robert A. Jakuszewski, $20,000; Ted R. Munselle, $20,500;$20,500 and Raymond D. Roberts, Sr. $9,927; and Sharon Hunt, a director who resigned in May 2016, $16,667.

In January 1999, stockholders approved the Director’s Stock Option Plan (the “Director’s Plan”) which provides for options to purchase up to 40,000 shares of common stock. Options granted pursuant to the Director’s Plan are immediately exercisable and expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date on which a Director ceases to be a Director or ten years from the date of grant. On January 1, 2003, 2004, 2005 total options granted were 1,000, 2,000 and 4,000, respectively. In December 2005, the Director’s Plan was terminated. As of December 31, 2014, there were 1,000 shares of stock options outstanding which were exercisable at $9.70 per share. These options expired unexercised January 1, 2016.

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, $20,000. 

ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table provides information as of December 31, 2016 regarding compensation plans under which equity securities of ARL are authorized for issuance.

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ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

The following table sets forth the ownership of ARL’sour common stock, both beneficially and of record, both individually and in the aggregate, for those persons or entities known by ARL to be the ownerbeneficial owners of more than 5.0% of the outstanding shares of ARL’sour common stock as of the close of business on March 31, 2017.

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner Amount and
Nature
of Beneficial 
Ownership*
  Approximate
Percent of Class **
 
       
RA Stock Holdings, Inc.  1,459,828(1)  9.41%
1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800        
Dallas, Texas 75234        
         
Realty Advisors, Inc.  13,292,037(1)(2)(3)  85.68%
1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800        
Dallas, Texas 75234        
         
Realty Advisors LLC  9,303,066(1)(2)  59.96%
1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800        
Dallas, Texas 75234        

*“Beneficial Ownership” means the sole or shared power to vote, or to direct the voting of, a security or investment power with respect to a security, or any combination thereof.
**Percentages are based upon 15,514,360 shares outstanding as of March 28, 2017.
(1)Includes 1,459,828 shares owned by RA Stock Holdings, Inc. (RASH), formerly One Realco Stock Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Realty Advisors, LLC(“RALLC”), over which each of the directors of RASH, Mickey Ned Phillips and Ryan T. Phillips, may be deemed to be the beneficial owners by virtue of their positions as directors of RASH. The directors of RASH disclaim beneficial ownership of such.
(2)Includes 7,843,238 shares owned directly by RALLC (“RALLC”), over which each of the managers, Gene S. Bertcher and Daniel J. Moos, may be deemed to be beneficial owners by virtue of their positions as managers of RALLC. The managers of RALLC disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares.
(3)Includes 3,988,971 shares owned directly by Realty Advisors, Inc. (“RAI”) over which each of the directors and officers of RAI may be deemed beneficial owners, all of which disclaim beneficial ownership.

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24, 2021.
Amount and
 Nature of
 Beneficial
Ownership*
Approximate  Percent
of Class**
The May Trust14,669,820 90.8 %
1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800
Dallas, Texas 75234
May Realty Holdings, Inc.14,669,820 90.8 %
1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800
Dallas, Texas 75234
Realty Advisors, Inc.14,669,820 90.8 %
1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800
Dallas, Texas 75234

*    “Beneficial Ownership” means the sole or shared power to vote, or to direct the voting of, a security or investment power with respect to a security, or any combination thereof.
**    Percentage is based upon 16,152,043 shares of Common stock outstanding at March 24, 2021.
RAI is a wholly owned subsidiary of MRHI, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of The May Trust. The beneficiaries of the The May Trust are the children of the late Gene E. Phillips.
Security Ownership of Management.
The following table sets forth the ownership of shares of ARL’sour common stock, both beneficially and of record, both individually and in the aggregate, for the Directorsour directors and executive officers of ARL, as of the close of business on March 28, 2017.

Name of Beneficial Owner Amount and
Nature
of Beneficial 
Ownership*
  Approximate Percent of Class ** 
Gene S. Bertcher  13,521,251(1)(2)(3)(4)  87.15%
Henry A. Butler  229,214(3)  1.48%
Louis J. Corna  13,521,251(1)(2)(3)(4)  87.15%
Robert A. Jakuszewski  229,214(3)  1.48%
Daniel J. Moos  13,526,251(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)  87.19%
Ted R. Munselle  229,214(3)  1.48%
Raymond R. Roberts, Sr.  229,214(3)  1.48%
All Directors and Executive Officers as a group (7 persons)  13,526,251(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)  87.19%

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*
Name of Beneficial Ownership” means the sole or shared power to vote, or to direct the votingOwnerAmount and
 Nature
of
 Beneficial
Ownership*
Approximate
Percent of Class**
Henry A. Butler— — %
Louis J. Corna— — %
Alla Dzyuba— — %
William J. Hogan— — %
Erik L. Johnson— — %
Robert A. Jakuszewski— — %
Ted R. Munselle— — %
Bradford A. Phillips— — %
Raymond D. Roberts, Sr.— — %
All Directors and Executive Officers as a security or investment power with respect to a security, or any combination thereof.group (7 individuals)— — %
**Percentages are based upon 15,514,360 shares outstanding as of March 18, 2016.
(1)Includes 7,843,238 shares owned direct by RALLC, over which the managers and executive offices of RALLC may be deemed to be the beneficial owners by virtue of their positions as managers and executive officers of RALLC; the managers and executive officers of RALLC disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares. Also includes 3,988,971 shares owned direct by RAI, over which the executive officers of RAI may be deemed to be the beneficial owners by virtue of their positions; the executive officers of RAI disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares.
(2)Includes 1,459,828 shares owned by (RASH), over which the executive officers of RASH may be deemed the beneficial owners by virtue of their positions as executive officers of RASH; the executive officers of RASH disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares.
(3)Includes 229,214 shares owned by Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (“TCI”), over which the directors and executive officers of TCI may be deemed to be the beneficial owners by virtue of their positions as directors and executive officers of TCI; the directors and executive officers of TCI disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares.
(4)Includes 3,988,971 shares owned by RAI, over which the executive officers of RAI may be deemed to be the beneficial owners by virtue of their positions as executive of RAI; the executive officers of RAI disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares.
(5)Daniel J. Moos owns directly 5,000 shares.

ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

*    Beneficial Ownership” means the sole power to vote, or to direct the voting of, a security or investment power with respect to a security, or any combination thereof. 
**    Percentages are based upon 16,152,043 shares of Common Stock outstanding at March 24, 2021.


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ITEM 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Policies with Respect to Certain Activities

Article 1114 of ARL’sour Articles of Incorporation provides that ARLwe shall not, directly or indirectly, contract or engage in any transaction with (1) any director, officer or employee of ARL,the Company, (2) any director, officer or employee of the advisor, (3) the advisor, or (4) any affiliate or associate (as such terms are defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of any of the aforementioned persons, unless (a) the material facts as to the relationship among or financial interest of the relevant individuals or persons and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed to or are known by ARL’sour Board of Directors or the appropriate committee thereof and (b) ARL’sour Board of Directors or committee thereof determines that such contract or transaction is fair to ARLthe Company and simultaneously authorizes or ratifies such contract or transaction by the affirmative vote of a majority of our independent directors of ARL entitled to vote thereon.

Article 1114 defines an “Independent Director” (for purposes of that Article) as one who is neither an officer or employee of ARL,the Company, nor a director, officer or employee of ARL’sour advisor. This definition predates ARL’s director independence guidelines adopted in February 2004.

ARL’s

Our policy is to have such contracts or transactions approved or ratified by a majority of the disinterested Directors with full knowledge of the character of such transactions, as being fair and reasonable to the stockholders at the time of such approval or ratification under the circumstances then prevailing. Such Directors also consider the fairness of such transactions to ARL. Managementthe Company. We believes that, to date, such transactions have represented the best investments available at the time and they were at least as advantageous to ARLus as other investments that could have been obtained.

 ARL

We may enter into future transactions with entities, the officers, directors, or stockholders of which are also officers, directors, or stockholders of ARL,the Company, if such transactions would be beneficial to theour operations of ARL and consistent with ARL’sour then-current investment objectives and policies, subject to approval by a majority of disinterested Directors as discussed above.

ARL does

We do not prohibit its officers, directors, stockholders, or related parties from engaging in business activities of the types conducted by ARL.

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the Company.

Certain Business Relationships

Pillar has been ARL’sour Advisor and Cash Manager since April 30, 2011.  Although the Board of Directors is directly responsible for managing theour affairs, of ARL, and for setting the policies which guide it, theour day-to-day operations of ARL are performed by Pillar, as the contractual advisor, under the supervision of the Board.  Pillar’s duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities and arranging debt and equity financing for the Company with third party lenders and investors.  Additionally, Pillar serves as a consultant to the Board with regard to their decisions in connection with ARL’sour business plan and investment policy.  Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to TCIARL and IOT.IOR.  As the contractual advisor, Pillar is compensated by ARL under an Advisory Agreement that is more fully described in Part III, Item 10. “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance – The Advisor”.  ARL hasWe have no employees and as such, employees of Pillar render services to ARLus in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement.

Pillar is a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which isowned by Realty Advisors, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, the sole member of which is owned by RAI, a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is owned by MRHI, a Nevada corporation, the sole shareholder of which is a trust known asowned by the May Trust.  

All of ARL’s directorsour directors also serve as Directors of TCIARL and IOT. TheIOR. Our executive officers of ARL also serve as executive officers of TCI and IOT.. As such, they owe fiduciary duties to that entity as well as to Pillar under applicable law. TCI has the same relationship with Pillar, as does ARL.the Company. Mr. BertcherDaniel J. Moos is an officer, directorthe sole Manager and employeeClass B 2% income Member of NCEVictory Abode Apartments LLC, and as such also owes fiduciary duties to NCE as well asuntil August 2020, was the President of ARL, TCI and IOT under applicable law.

IOR.

Effective since January 1, 2011, Regis Realty Prime, LLC, dba Regis Property Management, LLC (“Regis”), the sole member of which is Realty Advisors, LLC, manages our commercial properties for a fee of 3.0% or less of the monthly gross rents collected on the commercial properties it manages, and leasing commissions of 6.0% or less in accordance with the terms of its property-level management agreement.

ARL engages third-party companies to lease and manage our apartment properties for a fee of 6.0% or less of the monthly gross rents collected on the residential properties under their management.

At December 31, 2016, ARL2020, TCI owned approximately 77.6% of TCI’s outstanding common stock and through its interest in TCI approximately 81.1% of IOT’sthe outstanding common stock.

The Company isshares of IOR.

We are part of a tax sharing and compensating agreement with respect to federal income taxes betweenamong ARL, TCI and IOTIOR and their subsidiaries. TheIn accordance with the agreement, our expense (benefit) in each year wasis calculated based on the amount of losses absorbed by taxable income multiplied by the maximum statutory tax rate of 35%21%.

The Company’s subsidiary, TCI, has

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We have a development agreement with Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (“UHF”)“UHF” a non-profit corporation that provides management services for the development of residential apartment projects in the future. The Company hasWe have also invested in surplus cash notes receivables from UHF and hashave sold several residential apartment properties to UHF in prior years. Due to this ongoing relationship and the significant investment in the performance of the collateral secured under the notes receivable, UHF has been determined to be a related party.

TCI is the primary guarantor, on a $60.4 million mezzanine loan between UHF and a lender. In addition, ARL, and an officer of the Company are limited recourse guarantors of the loan. As of December 31, 2016 UHF was in compliance with the covenants to the loan agreement.

Related Party Transactions

The Company has historically engaged in and may continue to engage in certain business transactions with related parties, including but not limited to asset acquisition and dispositions. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s length basis due to the absence of free market forces that naturally exist in business dealings between two or more unrelated entities. Related party transactions may not always be favorable to our business and may include terms, conditions and agreements that are not necessarily beneficial to or in the best interest of our company.

In 2016, the Company2020, we paid Pillar advisory fees of $10.9$5.8 million, net income fees of $0.3$0.4 million mortgage brokerage and equity refinancing fees of $0.8 million, cost reimbursements of $3.8 million and received interest of $1.1 million from Pillar.

 The Company$3.6 million.

We paid property management fees, construction management fees and leasing commissions of $x.x$1.0 million to Regis in 2016.

2020.  In addition, SPC is part of a management service agreement with the controlling shareholder owned company in which SPC for an annual payment of 0.5% on the value of the investment properties receives from the Advisor office space, administrative and management services. During 2020, SPC paid management fees to Pillar in the amount of $2.5 million.

As of December 31, 2016,2020, the Companywe had notes and interest receivables net of allowances, of $102.9$63.3 million and $7.8$3.9 million, respectively, due from UHF, a related party. Seeparties. Refer to Part 2, Item 8. Note 3. “Notes and Interest Receivable.”8 Notes Receivable of our consolidated financial statements. During the current period, the Companywe recognized interest income of $12.4$6.3 million, originated $4.7$10.9 million, received $1.3 million principal payments, of $4.9 million and received interest payments of $10.8$6.8 million from these related party notes receivables.

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As of December 31, 2016, subsidiaries hold approximately 91 acres of land, at various locations thatWe were sold to related parties in multiple transactions. These transactions are treated as “subject to sales contract”the primary guarantor, on a $24.3 million mezzanine loan between UHF and a lender. The guarantee was remove on January 29, 2021, concurrent with the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Due to the related party naturerepayment of the transactions TCI has deferred the recording of the sales in accordance with ASC 360-20.

Operating Relationships

The Companyloan by UHF.

We received rental revenue of $0.7$1.1 million, in each offor the three years ended DecemeberDecember 31, 2016 from2020 for office space leased to Pillar and its related parties for properties owned by the Company.

Advances and Loans

Regis.

From time to time, ARL and its related partieswe have made advances to eachand/or borrowing to/fom other related parties, which generally have not had specific repayment terms, did not bear interest, are unsecured, and have been reflected in ARL’sour financial statements as other assets or other liabilities. ARL and the AdvisorWe charge interest on the outstanding balance of funds advanced to or from ARL.us. The interest rate, set at the beginning of each quarter, is the prime rate plus 1%1.0% on the average daily cash balances advanced. At December 31, 2016, Pillar owes ARL $24.72020, we had a receivable from related parties of $129.3 million.

ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The following table sets forth the aggregate fees for professional services rendered

Director Independence
See “Determination of Director Independence” under Item 10 above to ARL forwhich reference is made.
ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
For the years 2016ended December 31, 2020 and 20152019, we were billed by ARL’s principal accounting firms, Farmer, Fuqua and Huff, L.P., BDO Seidman, LLP for services in the following categories:
Audit Fees. Fees for audit services were $324,500 and Swalm & Associates, PC:

  2016  2015 
  Farmer, Fuqua  Swalm &  Farmer, Fuqua  BDO  Swalm & 
Type of Fee & Huff  Associates  & Huff  Seidman  Associates 
Audit Fees $881,576(1) $60,551(3) $821,100(4) $  $54,263(3)
Tax Fees  44,483(2)     83,708(5)  8,890    
Total $926,059  $60,551  $904,808  $8,890  $54,263 

(1)Includes $575,563 TCI
(2)Includes $36,725 TCI
(3)All IOT
(4)Includes $552,663 TCI
(5)Includes $50,141 TCI

The audit fees for 2016 and 2015 were for professional services rendered$424,675 for the auditsyears ended December 31, 2020 and reviews of the consolidated financial statements of ARL and its subsidiaries. Tax fees for 2016 and 2015 were for services related to federal and state tax compliance and advice.

All services rendered by the principal auditors are permissible under applicable laws and regulations and were pre-approved by either the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee, as required by law. The fees paid to the principal auditors for the services described in the above table fall under the categories listed below:

Audit Fees.2019, respectively. These are fees for professional services performed by the principal auditor for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in the Company’s 10-Q filings and services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filing or engagements.

engagement.

Audit-Related Fees. No fees for audit-related services were paid for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.  These are fees for assurance and related services performed by the principal auditor that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements. These services include attestations by the principal auditor that are not required by statute or regulation and consulting on financial accounting/reporting standards.

Tax Fees. Fees for tax services were $23,850 and $47,052 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.. These are fees for professional services performed by the principal auditor with respect to tax compliance, tax
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planning, tax consultation, returns preparation and review of returns. The review of tax returns includes the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.  We did
All Other Fees. No other fees were paid for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. These are fees for other permissible work performed by the principal auditor that do not use BDO Seidmanmeet the above category descriptions.
All services rendered by the principal auditors are permissible under applicable laws and regulations and were pre-approved by either the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee, as required by law. The fees paid to the principal auditors for professional taxthe services during 2016.

described in the above table fall under the categories listed below:

These services are actively monitored (as to both spending level and work content) by the Audit Committee to maintain the appropriate objectivity and independence in the principal auditor’s core work, which is the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Audit Committee has established policies and procedures for the approval and pre-approval of audit services and permitted non-audit services. The Audit Committee has the responsibility to engage and terminate ARL’sour independent auditors, to pre-approve their performance of audit services and permitted non-audit services, to approve all audit and non-audit fees, and to set guidelines for permitted non-audit services and fees. All the fees for 20162020 and 20152019 were pre-approved by the Audit Committee or were within the pre-approved guidelines for permitted non-audit services and fees established by the Audit Committee, and there were no instances of waiver of approved requirements or guidelines during the same periods.

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Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “SOX Act”) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the independent auditor. The purpose of the provisions of the SOX Act and the SEC rules for the Audit Committee role in retaining the independent auditor is two-fold. First, the authority and responsibility for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the auditors should be with directors who are independent of management. Second, any non-audit work performed by the auditors should be reviewed and approved by these same independent directors to ensure that any non-audit services performed by the auditor do not impair the independence of the independent auditor. To implement the provisions of the SOX Act, the SEC issued rules specifying the types of services that an independent may not provide to its audit client, and governing the Audit Committee’s administration of the engagement of the independent auditor. As part of this responsibility, the Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the audit and non-audit services performed by the independent auditor in order to assure that they do not impair the auditor’s independence. Accordingly, theOur Audit Committee has adopted a pre-approval policy of audit and non-audit services (the “Policy”), which sets forth the procedures and conditions pursuant to which services to be performed by the independent auditor are to be pre-approved. Consistent with the SEC rules establishing two different approaches to pre-approving non-prohibited services, the Policy of the Audit Committee covers pre-approvalPre-approval of audit services, audit-related services, international administration tax services, non-U.S. income tax compliance services, pension and benefit plan consulting and compliance services, and U.S. tax compliance and planning. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Audit Committee will evaluate other known potential engagements of the independent auditor, including the scope of work proposed to be performed and the proposed fees, and will approve or reject each service, taking into account whether services are permissible under applicable law and the possible impact of each non-audit service on the independent auditor’s independence from management. Typically, in addition to the generally pre-approved services, other services would include due diligence for an acquisition that may or may not have been known at the beginning of the year. The Audit Committee has also delegated to any member of the Audit Committee designated by the Board or the financial expert member of the Audit Committee responsibilities to pre-approve services to be performed by the independent auditor not exceeding $25,000 in value or cost per engagement of audit and non-audit services, and such authority may only be exercised when the Audit Committee is not in session.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)The following documents are filed as part of this Report:

1.Consolidated Financial Statements

Report

ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this Report:
a.Financial Statements
Reports of Independent CertifiedRegistered Public Accountants

Accounting Firms

Consolidated Balance Sheets—Sheets as of December 31, 20162020 and 2015

2019

Consolidated Statements of Operations—Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 20152020, 2019, and 2014

2018

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity—Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 20152020, 2019, and 2014

2018

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 20152020, 2019, and 2014

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

2018

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.Financial Statement Schedules

b.Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

Schedule IV—Mortgage Loan Receivables on Real Estate

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or because the required information is shown in the financial statements or the notes thereto.

3.Incorporated Financial Statements

Consolidated Financial Statements of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Item 8. of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016).

Consolidated Financial Statements of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Item 8. of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016).

(b)Exhibits.

c.Exhibits

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The following documents are filed as Exhibits to this Report:

Exhibit
Number

Description

3.1
  3.1Certificate of Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated August 3, 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.0 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).
3.2Certificate of Correction of Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated August 29, 2000 (incorporate by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).
3.3Articles of Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Realty Investors, Inc. decreasing the number of authorized shares of and eliminating Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock dated August 26, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003).
3.4Articles of Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Realty Investors, Inc. decreasing the number of authorized shares of and eliminating Series I Cumulative Preferred Stock dated October 1, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003).

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Exhibit
Number

Description

  3.5
3.5By-laws of American Realty Investors, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on December 30, 1999).
4.1Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Relative Participating or Optional or Other Special Rights, and Qualifications, Limitations or Restrictions Thereof of Series F Redeemable Preferred Stock of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated June 11, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001).
4.2Certificate of Withdrawal of Preferred Stock, Decreasing the Number of Authorized Shares of and Eliminating Series F Redeemable Preferred Stock, dated June 18, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.0 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002).
4.3Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of the Series I Cumulative Preferred Stock of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated February 3, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002).
4.4Certificate of Designation for Nevada Profit Corporations designating the Series J 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on March 16, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Registrant current report on Form 8-K for event of March 16, 2006).
10.1Advisory Agreement between American Realty Investors, Inc. and Pillar Income Asset Management, LLC, dated April 30, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 30, 2011).
10.2Second Amendment to Modification of Stipulation of Settlement dated October 17, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, dated February 24, 2002).
14.0Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.0 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004).
21.1*Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
31.1*Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Principal Executive Officer.
31.2*Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Principal Financial Officer.
32.1*Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

Dated: March 31, 2017 

American realty investors, inc.
By:

/s/  Gene S. Bertcher

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

10.1

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.

Signature

Title

Date

/s/  Henry A. Butler

Chairman of the Board and DirectorMarch 31, 2017
Henry A. Butler

/s/ Robert A. Jakuszewski

DirectorMarch 31, 2017
Robert A. Jakuszewski

/s/  Raymond R. Roberts, sr.

DirectorMarch 31, 2017
Raymond R. Roberts, Sr.

/s/  Ted R. Munselle

DirectorMarch 31, 2017
Ted R. Munselle

/s/ Daniel J. Moos

President and Chief Executive OfficerMarch 31, 2017
Daniel J. Moos(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/  Gene S. Bertcher

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerMarch 31, 2017
Gene S. Bertcher(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

EXHIBIT INDEX

For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

3.1Certificate of Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated August 3, 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.0 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).
3.2Certificate of Correction of Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated August 29, 2000 (incorporate by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).
3.3Articles of Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Realty Investors, Inc. decreasing the number of authorized shares of and eliminating Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock dated August 26, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003).
3.4Articles of Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Realty Investors, Inc. decreasing the number of authorized shares of and eliminating Series I Cumulative Preferred Stock dated October 1, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003).
3.5By-laws of American Realty Investors, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed on December 30, 1999).
4.1Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Relative Participating or Optional or Other Special Rights, and Qualifications, Limitations or Restrictions Thereof of Series F Redeemable Preferred Stock of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated June 11, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001).
4.2Certificate of Withdrawal of Preferred Stock, Decreasing the Number of Authorized Shares of and Eliminating Series F Redeemable Preferred Stock, dated June 18, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.0 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002).
4.3Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of the Series I Cumulative Preferred Stock of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated February 3, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002).
4.4Certificate of Designation for Nevada Profit Corporations designating the Series J 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on March 16, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Registrant current report on Form 8-K for event of March 16, 2006).
10.1Advisory Agreement between American Realty Investors, Inc. and Pillar Income Asset Management, LLC, dated April 30, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 30, 2011).
10.2Second Amendment to Modification of Stipulation of Settlement dated October 17, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, dated February 24, 2002).
14.0Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.0 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004).
21.1*Subsidiaries of the Registrant.Registrant.
31.1*Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Principal Executive Officer.and Financial Officer.
31.2*Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Principal Financial Officer.
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32.1*Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.2002.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* Filed herewith.
ITEM 16.    FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Optional and not included herein.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
*Filed herewith.
AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
Dated: March 24, 2021By:/s/  ERIK L. JOHNSON
Erik L. Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive and Financial Officer)

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ HENRY A. BUTLERChairman of the Board and DirectorMarch 24, 2021
Henry A. Butler
/s/ WILLIAM J. HOGANDirectorMarch 24, 2021
William J. Hogan
/s/ ROBERT A. JAKUSZEWSKIDirectorMarch 24, 2021
Robert A. Jakuszewski
/s/ TED R. MUNSELLEDirectorMarch 24, 2021
Ted R. Munselle
/s/ BRADFORD A. PHILLIPSDirectorMarch 24, 2021
Bradford A. Phillips
/s/ RAYMOND D. ROBERTS, SR.DirectorMarch 24, 2021
Raymond D. Roberts, Sr.
/s/ ERIK L. JOHNSONExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerMarch 24, 2021
Erik L. Johnson(Principal Executive and Financial Officer)
/s/ ALLA DZYUBAVice President and Chief Accounting OfficerMarch 24, 2021
Alla Dzyuba



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