UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

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

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 20202023

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from _______ to_________

 

Commission File Number 0-4057

 

PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

CALIFORNIAcalifornia 94-1674111
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

 

12121 Wilshire Boulevard,1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 610,200, Los Angeles, California 90025

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(310) 889-2500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

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

 

Common Stock, No Par Value

(Title of class)

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.

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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.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 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 amendments to this Form 10-K.

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer[  ]Accelerated Filer[  ]
    
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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 Act):

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The aggregate market value of the Common Stock, no par value, held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the closing price reported on December 31, 20192022 was $6,529,000.$7,081,000.

 

The number of shares outstanding of registrant’s Common Stock, as of September 9, 2020October 13, 2023 was 734,183.734,187.

 

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act: None.

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
NoneNoneNone

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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PART I 
   
Item 1.Business.4
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors.8
   
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments.13
   
Item 2.Properties.13
   
Item 3.Legal Proceedings.1514
   
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.1514
   
 PART II 
   
Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.15
   
Item 6.Selected Financial Data.1615
   
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.1615
   
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.21
   
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.21
   
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.4243
   
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures.4243
   
Item 9B.Other Information.43
   
 PART III 
   
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.44
   
Item 11.Executive Compensation.46
   
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.48
   
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.49
   
Item 14.Principal Accounting Fees and Services.50
   
 PART IV 
   
Item 15.Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.5051
   
Signatures52

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, including anticipated repayment of certain of the Company’s indebtedness, the impact to our business and financial condition, and measures being taken in response to COVID-19, the effects of competition and the effects of future legislation or regulations and other non-historical statements.statements, the impact from macroeconomic factors (including inflation, increases in interest rates, potential economic slowdown or a recession and geopolitical conflicts). Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts, and in some cases, can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “projects,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance or future achievements or events.

 

Currently, oneAll such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations of management and therefore involve estimates and assumptions that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the most significant factors isresults expressed in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, and we urge investors to carefully review the potential adverse effectdisclosures we make concerning risks and uncertainties in Item 1A: “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of COVID-19, including possible resurgences, on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance, and on the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts us and guests at our hotel will depend onnew information, future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemicevents or mitigate its effect, additional closures that may be mandated or advisable whether due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases or otherwise, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others. Moreover, investors are cautioned to interpret many of the risks identified in theotherwise.

The risk factors discussed in Item 1A: “Risk Factors” could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. There may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this 10-K and incorporated by referencetime or that we currently do not expect to have a material adverse effect on our business. Any such risks could cause our results to differ materially from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2019 as being heightened as a result of the ongoing and numerous adverse impacts of COVID-19.those expressed in forward-looking statements.

 

Other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to:

 

 risks associated with the lodging industry, including competition, increases in wages, labor relations, energy and fuel costs, actual and threatened pandemics, actual and threatened terrorist attacks, and downturns in domestic and international economic and market conditions, particularly in the San Francisco Bay area;

 risks associated with the real estate industry, including changes in real estate and zoning laws or regulations, increases in real property taxes, rising insurance premiums, costs of compliance with environmental laws and other governmental regulations;

 the availability and terms of financing and capital and the general volatility of securities markets;

 changes in the competitive environment in the hotel industry;

 economic volatility and potential recessive trends;

 risks related to natural disasters;

hyperinflation;
 litigation; and

 other risk factors discussed below in this Report.

All such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations of management and therefore involve estimates and assumptions that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in the statements. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and we urge investors to carefully review the disclosures we make concerning risks and uncertainties in Item 1A: “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2019, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, as well as risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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PART I

Item 1.Business.

Item 1. Business.

 

GENERAL

 

Portsmouth Square, Inc. (referred to as “Portsmouth” or the “Company” and may also be referred to as “we” “us” or “our”) is a California corporation, incorporated on July 6, 1967, for the purpose of acquiring a hotel property in San Francisco, California through a California limited partnership, Justice Investors Limited Partnership (“Justice” or the “Partnership”). As of June 30, 2020,2023, approximately 68.8%75.7% of the outstanding common stock of Portsmouth was owned by Santa Fe Financial Corporation (“Santa Fe”), a public company (OTC Market Inc.’s Pink: SFEF). Santa Fe is an 83.7%-owned subsidiary of The InterGroup Corporation (“InterGroup”), a public company (NASDAQ: INTG). InterGroup also directlyAs of June 30, 2023, the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, John V. Winfield, owns approximately 13.7%2.5% of the outstanding common stockshares of Portsmouth.the Company. Mr. Winfield also serves as the President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of InterGroup and owns approximately 68.6% of the outstanding common shares of InterGroup as of June 30, 2023.

 

Portsmouth’s primary business iswas conducted through its general and limited partnership interest in Justice.Justice Investors Limited Partnership, a California limited partnership (“Justice” or the “Partnership”). Effective July 15, 2021, Portsmouth controls approximately 93.3%completed the purchase of 100% of the votinglimited partnership interest inof Justice and isthrough the sole general partneracquisition of Justice.the remaining 0.7% non-controlling interest. Effective December 23, 2021, the Partnership was dissolved. The financial statements of Justice arewere consolidated with those of the Company.

 

Prior to its dissolution effective December 23, 2021, Justice through its subsidiaries Justice Operating Company, LLC (“Operating”)owned and Justice Mezzanine Company, LLC (“Mezzanine”) owns and operatesoperated a 544-room hotel property located at 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco California, known as the Hilton San Francisco Financial District (the “Hotel”) and related facilities including a five-level underground parking garage.garage through its subsidiaries Justice Operating Company, LLC (“Operating”) and Justice Mezzanine isCompany, LLC (“Mezzanine”). Mezzanine was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership; Operating is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mezzanine. Effective December 23, 2021, Portsmouth replaced Justice as the single member of Mezzanine. Mezzanine is the borrower under certain mezzanine indebtedness of Justice, and in December 2013, the Partnership conveyed ownership of the Hotel to Operating. The Hotel is operated by the partnership as a full-service Hilton brand hotel pursuant to a Franchise License Agreement with HLT Franchise Holding LLC (“Hilton”) through January 31, 2030.

Justice entered into a Hotel management agreement (“HMA”) with Interstate Management Company, LLC (“Interstate”) to manage the Hotel, along with its five-level parking garage, with an effective takeover date of February 3, 2017. The term of the management agreement is for an initial period of ten years commencing on the takeover date and automatically renews for successive one (1) year periods, to not exceed five years in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions. Under the terms of the HMA, base management fee payable to Interstate shall be one and seven-tenths percent (1.70%) of total Hotel revenue. The HMA also provides for Interstate to advance a key money incentive fee to the Hotel for capital improvements in the form of a self-exhausting, interest free note payable in the amount of $2,000,000 in a separate key money agreement. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, balance of the key money including accrued interests are $1,009,000 and $2,049,000, respectively, and are included in restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, balance of the unamortized portion of the key money are $1,646,000 and $1,896,000, respectively, and are included in the related party notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets. On October 25, 2019, Interstate merged with Aimbridge Hospitality, North America’s largest independent hotel management firm. With the completion of the merger, the newly combined company will be positioned under the Aimbridge Hospitality name in the Americas.

Portsmouth receives management fees as a general partner of Justice for its services in overseeing and managing the Partnership’s assets. Those fees are eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company also derives income from the investment of its cash and investment securities assets. The Company has invested in income-producing instruments, equity and debt securities and may consider other investments in the future. See Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a discussion of the Company’s marketable securities and other investments.

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HILTON HOTELS FRANCHISE LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

The Partnership entered into a Franchise License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with the HLT Existing Franchise Holding LLC (“Hilton”) on December 10, 2004. The term of the License Agreement was for an initial period of fifteen years commencing on the date the Hotel began operating as a Hilton hotel, with an option to extend the License Agreement for another five years, subject to certain conditions. On June 26, 2015, Operating and Hilton entered into an amended franchise agreement that, among other things, extended the License Agreement through 2030, and also provided the PartnershipJustice with certain key money cash incentives to be earned through 2030.

 

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HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY AGREEMENT

 

On February 1, 2017, JusticeOperating entered into a Hotelhotel management agreement (“HMA”) with Interstate Management Company, LLCAimbridge Hospitality (“Aimbridge”) to manage the Hotel, along with its five-level parking garage, with an effective takeover date of February 3, 2017. The term of the management agreement is for an initial period of ten years commencing on the takeoverFebruary 3, 2017 date and automatically renews for successive one (1) year periods, not to exceed five years in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions. Under the terms on the HMA, base management fee (“Basic Fee”) payable to InterstateAimbridge shall be one and seven-tenths percent (1.70%) of total Hotel revenue. In addition to the Basic Fee, Aimbridge shall be entitled to an annual incentive fee for each fiscal year equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount by which Gross Operating Profit in the current fiscal year exceeds the previous fiscal year’s Gross Operating Profit.

For the fiscal years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019, Interstate2022, hotel management fees were $341,000$711,000 and $1,206,000,$530,000, and incentive fees of $505,000 and $525,000, respectively, offset by key money amortization of $250,000 for both years and are included in Hotel operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. As part of the Hotel management agreement, Interstate,Aimbridge, through the Partnership’sCompany’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kearny Street Parking LLC, manages the parking garage in-house.

 

CHINESE CULTURE FOUNDATION LEASE

 

On March 15, 2005, the PartnershipHotel entered into an amended lease with the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco (the “Foundation”) for the third-floor space of the Hotel commonly known as the Chinese Culture Center, which the Foundation had right to occupy pursuant to a 50-year nominal rent lease that began in 1967.

 

The amended lease, among other things, requires the PartnershipHotel to pay to the Foundation a monthly event space fee in the amount of $5,000, adjusted annually based on the local Consumer Price Index. As of June 30, 2020,2023, monthly event space fee is $6,200.$7,131. The term of the amended lease expires on October 17, 2023, with an automatic extension for another 10-year term if the property continues to be operated as a hotel. Subject to certain conditions as set forth in the amended lease, the Foundation is entitled to reserve for a maximum of 75 days per calendar year for use of the event space. InIf the event that the PartnershipHotel needs the event space during one of the dates previously reserved by the Foundation, the PartnershipHotel shall pay the Foundation $4,000 per day for using the event space. During the fiscal yearyears ended June 30, 2020,2023 and 2022, the Partnership did not pay the Foundation any such fees. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, the PartnershipHotel paid the Foundation $13,000$20,000 and $12,000 for using the event space on previously reserved dates by the Foundation.such fees, respectively.

 

MARKETABLE SECURITIES INVESTMENT POLICIES

 

In addition to its Hotel and real estate operations, the Company also invests from time to time in income producing instruments, corporate debt and equity securities, publicly traded investment funds, mortgage backedmortgage-backed securities, securities issued by REITs and other companies which invest primarily in real estate.

 

The Company’s securities investments are made under the supervision of an Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Committee”). The Committee currently has three members and is chaired by the Company’s Chairman of the Board and President,Chief Executive Officer, John V. Winfield. The Committee has delegated authority to manage the portfolio to the Company’s Chairman and PresidentChief Executive Officer together with such assistants and management committees he may engage. The Committee generally follows certain established investment guidelines for the Company’s investments. These guidelines presently include: (i) corporate equity securities should be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NYSE MKT, NYSE Arca or the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ); (ii) the issuer of the listed securities should be in compliance with the listing standards of the applicable national securities exchange; and (iii) investment in a particular issuer should not exceed 10% of the market value of the total portfolio. The investment guidelines do not require the Company to divest itself of investments, which initially meet these guidelines but subsequently fail to meet one or more of the investment criteria. The Committee has in the past approved non-conforming investments and may in the future approve non-conforming investments. The Committee may modify these guidelines from time to time.

 

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The Company may also invest, with the approval of the Committee, in unlisted securities, such as convertible notes, through private placements including private equity investment funds. Those investments in non-marketable securities are carried at cost on the Company’s consolidated balance sheetsheets as part of other investments and reviewed for impairment on a periodic basis. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company had other investments of $87,000 and $196,000, respectively.

 

As part of its investment strategies, the Company may assume short positions in marketable securities. Short sales are used by the Company to potentially offset normal market risks undertaken in the course of its investing activities or to provide additional return opportunities. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company had obligations for securities sold (equities short) of $0 and $325,000, respectively.

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In addition, theThe Company may utilize margin for its marketable securities purchases through the use ofusing standard margin agreements with national brokerage firms. The margin used by the Company may fluctuate depending on market conditions. The use of leverage could be viewed as risky, and the market valuesvalue of the portfolio may be subject to large fluctuations. Margin balances due aton June 30, 20202023 and 20192022 were $0zero and $151,000,$130,000 respectively.

 

As Chairman of the Committee and of the Company’s Chairman and President,Company, John V. Winfield, directs the investment activity of the Company in public and private markets pursuant to authority granted by the Board of Directors. Mr. Winfield also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Santa Fe andthe Board of InterGroup and oversees the investment activity of those companies.InterGroup. Effective June 2016, Mr. Winfield became the Managing Director of Justice.Justice up to Justice’s dissolution in December 2021. Depending on certain market conditions and various risk factors, the Chief Executive Officer Santa Fe and InterGroup may, at times, invest in the same companies in which the Company invests. Such investments align the interests of the Company with the interests of these related parties because it places the personal resources of the Chief Executive Officer and the resources of Santa Fe and InterGroup, at risk in substantially the same manner as the Company in connection with investment decisions made on behalf of the Company.

 

Further information with respect to investment in marketable securities and other investments of the Company is set forth in Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section and Notes 6 and 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

SEASONALITY

 

Historically, the Hotel’s operation havehas been seasonal under normal circumstances. Like most hotels in the San Francisco area, the Hotel generally maintained high occupancy and room rates during the entire year except for the weeks starting from Thanksgiving to the endfirst week of the calendar yearJanuary due to the holiday season. These seasonal patterns can be expected to cause fluctuations in the quarterly revenues of the Hotel. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered this seasonal trend in 2020. See Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for more information regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our results of operations.

 

COMPETITION

 

The hotel industry is highly competitive. Competition is based on a number of factors, most notably convenience of location, brand affiliation, price, range of services and guest amenities or accommodations offered and quality of customer service. Competition is often specific to the individual market in which properties are located. The San Francisco market is aHotel has navigated this very competitive market with a high supplynimbly and has consistently been ranked the number one hotel in its Competitive Set (“CompSet”) based on our ability to drive occupancy. During 2021 and first part of calendar 2022, we took advantage of the slow periods to make certain capital improvements including complete refinishing of all guest rooms androom furniture, resurfacing half of the hotel bathtubs that needed repair, refreshed meeting space in the area. During fiscal year 2019, we implemented advanced state of the art Internet system which included a rewiring of the entire hotel with the best possible Ethernet cabling and fiber. Specifically, the complete overhaul of the infrastructure of the Internet in the guest roomslobby paint and meeting space will enable the Hotel to compete in this market. This investment is allowing the Hotel to go to market with measurable statistics that will help win the much-coveted technology company meetings when those are able to be held again. We installed 55”vinyl, replaced all bed frames and 65” 4K smart televisions in all guest roomssocks, and common areas during fiscal year 2019. During fiscal year 2020, we completed the installationcarpet and wall covering corridor installation. In November 2022, we began our guestroom renovation and had completed approximately 200 guestrooms as of window washing equipment, giving us the ability to wash windows periodically. We also replaced mattresses in all guestrooms and upgraded all computers in our business center and Hotel administrative offices during fiscal year 2020.June 30, 2023. Hotel improvements are strategically ongoing in order to remain competitive.competitive and we anticipate completing the guestroom renovations by the end March 2024.

 

Our highest priorityAs of the date of this report, the competition for business is guest satisfaction. We believe that enhancingvery strong as there still hasn’t been a rebound close to 2019 for the guest experience differentiatesoverall San Francisco market. The fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, the Hotel’s Competitive Set (“CompSet”) was running 64% occupancy and average daily rate of $236 for a RevPAR of $152. The Hotel has fared drastically better than its CompSet by aggressively pursuing all segments and opening all channels on off peak days and limiting access over peak demand dates. At the end of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, the Hotel from our competition and is critical towas running occupancy of 83% including the Hotel’s objectivevacancy of building sustainable guest loyalty. In order to makethe “Out Of Order” rooms of about 13% at $195 average daily rate for a large impact on guest experience,RevPAR of $161, giving the Hotel will continue training team members on Hilton brand standards and guest satisfaction, hiring and retaining talents in key operations, and enhancing the arrival experience.a RevPAR index of 106%.

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The Hotel’s location in the San Francisco Financial District lends itself tohistorically had provided greater opportunities over its competitors when it comes to developing relationships with the Financial District entities and the customers who regularly do business in the downtown area. With limited business travel to San Francisco for the time, we are competing with hotels in more tourist attracting locations and amenities for the leisure traveler. The ability to capitalize on the strong midweek demand of the individual business traveler to the Financial District has been the focus during the timeframe of strong growth in the market; however, that customer along with our group customersmarket. The shift to attracting leisure travel has significantly reduced occupancy beginning in February 2020 as COVID-19 ravagedpushed the hotel industry. The Hotel has remained open duringto price aggressively to lure competition from the pandemic as many of our competitors have closed their doors and remained closed. The key to growing share during this time will be focusing on service and cleanliness standards to gain customer confidence to return.

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more tourist locations in San Francisco.

 

The Hotel is also subject to certain operating risks common to all of the hotelhospitality industry, which could adversely impact performance.

These risks include:include, but are not limited to:

 

 Competition for guests and meetings from other hotels including competition and pricing pressure from internet wholesalers and distributors;

 increases in operating costs, including wages, benefits, insurance, property taxes and energy, due to inflation and other factors, which may not be offset in the future by increased room rates;

 labor strikes, disruptions or lock outs;

 dependence on demand from business and leisure travelers, which may fluctuate and is seasonal;

 increases in energy costs, cost of fuel, airline fares and other expenses related to travel, which may negatively affect traveling;

 terrorism, terrorism alerts and warnings, wars and other military actions, pandemics or other medical events or warnings which may result in decreases in business and leisure travel;

 natural disasters; and

 adverse effects of downturns and recessionary conditions in international, national and/or local economies and market conditions.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

 

In connection with the ownership of the Hotel, the Company is subject to various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to environmental protection. Under these laws, athe current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in such property. Such laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous or toxic substances.

 

Environmental consultants retained by the PartnershipJustice and its lenders conducted updated Phase I environmental site assessments in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 on the Hotel property. These Phase I assessments relied, in part, on Phase I environmental assessments prepared in connection with the Partnership’s first mortgage loan obtained in December 2013. Phase I assessments are designed to evaluate the potential for environmental contamination on properties based generally upon site inspections, facility personnel interviews, historical information, and certain publicly available databases; however, Phase I assessments will not necessarily reveal the existence or extent of all environmental conditions, liabilities or compliance concerns at the properties.

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Although the Phase I assessments and other environmental reports we have reviewed disclose certain conditions on our property and the use of hazardous substances in operation and maintenance activities that could pose a risk of environmental contamination or liability, we are not aware of any environmental liability that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

The Company believes that the Hotel is in compliance, in all material respects, with all federal, state, and local environmental ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances and other environmental matters, the violation of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company has not received written notice from any governmental authority of any material noncompliance, liability or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances or other environmental matters in connection with any of its present properties.

 

EMPLOYEES

 

As of June 30, 2020,2023, Portsmouth had two full-time employees. The employees of the Company are not part of any collective bargaining agreement, and the Company believes that its employee relations are satisfactory.

 

Effective February 3, 2017, the PartnershipThe hotel operations had no employees.187 employees as of June 30, 2023. On February 3, 2017, InterstateAimbridge assumed all labor union agreements and retained employees of their choice to continue providing services to the Hotel.Justice provides all funding for all payroll and related costs. As of June 30, 2020,2023, approximately 87%90% of those employees were represented by one of three labor unions, and their terms of employment were determined under various collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”) to which the PartnershipAimbridge was a party. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the Partnership renewed the CBA for Local 2 (Hotel and Restaurant Employees). expired on August 13, 2022 and a new MOU was signed June 26, 2023. CBA for Local 856 (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) will expireexpired on December 31, 2022.2022 and a new agreement was signed on April 26, 2023. CBA for Local 39 (Stationary Engineers) will expire on July 31, 2024.

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Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, which includes not just terms and conditions of employment, but scope and coverage of employees, is a regular and expected course of business operations for the PartnershipCompany and Interstate.Aimbridge. The PartnershipCompany expects and anticipates that the terms of conditions of the CBAs will have an impact on wage and benefit costs, operating expenses, and certain hotel operations during the life of the CBAs,each CBA and incorporates these principles into its operating and budgetary practices.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

The Company files required annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”). The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the Commission at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Commission also maintains an Internet site at http://www.sec.govthat contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission.

 

Other information about the Company can be found on our parent company’s website www.intgla.com. Reference in this document to that website address does not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on the website.

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

 

The responses by federal, state, and local civil authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a material detrimental impact on our business, financial results and liquidity, and such impact could worsen and last for an unknown period of time.Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is complex and rapidly-evolving, with governments, public institutions and other organizations imposing or recommending, and businesses and individuals implementing, restrictions on various activities or other actions to combat its spread, such as restrictions and bans on travel or transportation, limitations on the size of gatherings, closures of work facilities, schools, public buildings and businesses, cancellation of events, including sporting events, conferences and meetings, and quarantines and lock-downs. The shelter-in-place, physical distancing, quarantine measures, city closures and their consequences have dramatically reduced travel, conventions and demand for hotel rooms, which has and will continue to impact our business, operations, and financial results. The extent to which the closures impacts our business, operations, and financial results, including the duration and magnitude of such effects, will depend on numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the duration and scope of the closures; the negative impact it has on global and regional economies and economic activity, including the duration and magnitude of its impact on unemployment rates and consumer discretionary spending; its short and longer-term impact on the demand for travel, transient and group business, and levels of consumer confidence; our ability to successfully navigate the impacts of the closures; governments actions, businesses and individuals take in response to the closures, including limiting or banning travel; and how quickly economies, travel activity, and demand for lodging recovers after the closures subsides.

The COVID-19 closures have subjected our business, operations and financial condition to a number of risks, including, but not limited to, those discussed below:

Risks Related to Revenue: The COVID-19 closures and other imposed restrictions have negatively impacted and will in the future negatively impact to an extent we are unable to predict, our revenue from the Hotel. Currently, the Hotel is not generating revenue sufficient to meet its operating expenses, which is adversely affecting our net income.
Risks Related to Operations: Because of the significant decline in the demand for hotel rooms, the Hotel has taken steps to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency, including furloughing a substantial number of its personnel and implementing reduced work weeks for other personnel. Such steps, and further changes we may make in the future to reduce costs, may negatively impact guest loyalty, or our ability to attract and retain associates, and our reputation and market share may suffer as a result. For example, if our furloughed personnel do not return to work with us when the COVID-19 closures and imposed restrictions are lifted, including because they find new jobs during the furlough, we may experience operational challenges that impact guest loyalty and our market share, which could limit our ability to grow revenue and could reduce our profits. Further, reputational damage from, and the financial impact of, reduced work weeks could lead associates to depart the company and could make it harder for us to recruit new associates in the future. We may also face demands or requests from labor unions that represent our associates, whether in the course of our periodic renegotiation of our collective bargaining agreements or otherwise, for additional compensation, healthcare benefits or other terms as a result of COVID-19 that could increase costs, and we could experience labor disputes or disruptions as we continue to implement our COVID-19 mitigation plans.

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COVID-19, and the volatile regional and global economic conditions stemming from the pandemic, as well as reactions to future pandemics or resurgences of COVID-19, could also precipitate or aggravate the other risk factors that we identify in this annual report, which in turn could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations (including revenues and profitability). Further, COVID-19 may also affect our operating and financial results in a manner that is not presently known to us or that we currently do not consider presenting significant risks to our operations.

 

Adverse changes in the U.S. and global economies could negatively impact our financial performance.

 

Due to a number of factors affecting consumers, the outlook for the lodging industry remains uncertain. These factors have resulted at times in the past and could continue to result in the future in fewer customers visiting, or customers spending less, in San Francisco, as compared to prior periods. The macro-economic situation of a looming US/Global recession has seen business reducing or eliminating typical travel and group meetings in efforts to be conservative in uncertain financial times. Leisure travel and other leisure activities represent discretionary expenditures, and participation in such activities tends to decline during economic downturns, during which consumers generally have less disposable income. As a result, in those times customer demand for the luxury amenities and leisure activities that we offer may decline. Furthermore, during periods of economic contraction, revenues may decrease while some of our costs remain fixed or even increase, resulting in decreased earnings.

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Weakened global economic conditions may adversely affect our industry, business and results of operations.

 

Our overall performance depends in part on worldwide economic conditions which could adversely affect the tourism industry. According to current economic news reports, the United States and other key international economies may be subject to a recession, characterized by falling demand for a variety of goods and services, restricted credit, going concern threats to financial institutions, major multinational companies and medium and small businesses, poor liquidity, declining asset values, reduced corporate profitability, and volatility in credit, equity and foreign exchange markets. These conditions affect discretionary and leisure spending and could adversely affect our customers’ ability or willingness to travel to destinations for leisure and cutback on discretionary business travel, which could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, in a weakened economy, companies that have competing properties may reduce room rates and other prices which could also reduce our average revenues and harm our operating results.

We operate a single property located in San Francisco and rely on the San Francisco market. Changes adversely impacting this market could have a material effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operationsoperation, and fair market value of the Hotel.

 

Our business in San Francisco and the hospitality industry has a limited base of operations and substantially all of our revenues are currently generated by the Hotel.Hotel in San Francisco, California. Accordingly, we are subject to greater risks than a more diversified hotel or resort operator and the profitability of our operations is linked to local economic conditions in San Francisco. The combination of a decline in the local economy of San Francisco, reliance on a single location and the significant investment associated with it may cause our operating results to fluctuate significantly and may adversely affect us and materially affect our total profitability.

 

We face intense local and increasingly national competition which could impact our operations and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

 

We operate in the highly competitive San Francisco hotel industry. The Hotel competes with other high-quality Northern California hotels and resorts. Many of these competitors seek to attract customers to their properties by providing, food and beverage outlets, retail stores and other related amenities, in addition to hotel accommodations. To the extent that we seek to enhance our revenue base by offering our own various amenities, we compete with the service offerings provided by these competitors.

 

Many of the competing properties have themes and attractions which draw a significant number of visitors and directly compete with our operations. Some of these properties are operated by subsidiaries or divisions of large public companies that may have greater name recognition and financial and marketing resources than we do and market to the same target demographic group as we do. Various competitors are expanding and renovating their existing facilities. We believe that competition in the San Francisco hotel and resort industry is based on certain property-specific factors, including overall atmosphere, range of amenities, price, location, technology infrastructure, entertainment attractions, theme and size. Any market perception that we do not excel with respect to such property-specific factors could adversely affect our ability to compete effectively. If we are unable to compete effectively, we could lose market share, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

 

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The San Francisco hotel and resort industry are capital intensive; financing our renovations and future capital improvements could reduce our cash flow and adversely affect our financial performance.

 

The Hotel has an ongoing need for renovations and other capital improvements to remain competitive, including replacement, from time to time, of furniture, fixtures and equipment. We will also need to make capital expenditures to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

 

Renovations and other capital improvements of hotels require significant capital expenditures. In addition, renovations and capital improvements of hotels usually generate little or no cash flow until the project’s completion. We may not be able to fund such projects solely from cash provided from our operating activities. Consequently, we will rely upon the availability of debt or equity capital and reserve funds to fund renovations and capital improvements and our ability to carry them out will be limited if we cannot obtain satisfactory debt or equity financing, which will depend on, among other things, market conditions. No assurances can be made that we will be able to obtain additional equity or debt financing or that we will be able to obtain such financing on favorable terms.

 

Renovations and other capital improvements may give rise to the following additional risks, among others: construction cost overruns and delays; increased prices of materials due to tariffs; temporary closures of all or a portion of the Hotel to customers; disruption in service and room availability causing reduced demand, occupancy and rates; and possible environmental issues.

 

As a result, renovations and any other future capital improvement projects may increase our expenses, reduce our cash flows and our revenues. If capital expenditures exceed our expectations, this excess would have an adverse effect on our available cash.

 

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We have substantial debt, and we may incur additional indebtedness, which may negatively affect our business and financial results.

 

We have substantial debt service obligations. Our substantial debt may negatively affect our business and operations in several ways, including: requiring us to use a substantial portion of our funds from operations to make required payments on principal and interest, which will reduce funds available for operations and capital expenditures, future business opportunities and other purposes; making us more vulnerable to economic and industry downturns and reducing our flexibility in responding to changing business and economic conditions; limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the business and the industry in which we operate; placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt; limiting our ability to borrow more money for operations, capital or to finance acquisitions in the future; and requiring us to dispose of assets, if needed, in order to make required payments of interest and principal.

The debt agreement that governs our outstanding indebtedness due January 2024 could result in our being required to repay these borrowings on their due date. If we are forced to refinance these borrowings on less favorable terms or are unable to refinance these borrowings, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

Our business model involves high fixed costs, including property taxes and insurance costs, which we may be unable to adjust in a timely manner in response to a reduction in our revenues.

 

The costs associated with owning and operating the Hotel are significant. Some of these costs (such as property taxes and insurance costs) are fixed, meaning that such costs may not be altered in a timely manner in response to changes in demand for services. Failure to adjust our expenses may adversely affect our business and results of operations. Our real property taxes may increase as property tax rates change and as the values of properties are assessed and reassessed by tax authorities. Our real estate taxes do not depend on our revenues, and generally we could not reduce them other than by disposing of our real estate assets.

 

Insurance premiums have increased significantly in recent years, and continued escalation may result in our inability to obtain adequate insurance at acceptable premium rates. A continuation of this trend would appreciably increase the operating expenses of the Hotel. If we do not obtain adequate insurance, to the extent that any of the events not covered by an insurance policy materialize, our financial condition may be materially adversely affected.

 

In the future, our property may be subject to increases in real estate and other tax rates, utility costs, operating expenses, insurance costs, repairs and maintenance and administrative expenses, which could reduce our cash flow and adversely affect our financial performance. If our revenues decline and we are unable to reduce our expenses in a timely manner, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

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Risk of declining market values in marketable securities.

 

The Company invests from time to time in marketable securities. As a result, the Company is exposed to market volatility in connection with these investments. The Company’s financial position and financial performance could be adversely affected by worsening market conditions or sluggishstagnant performance of such investments.

 

Illiquidity risk in nonmarketable securities.

 

Nonmarketable securities are, by definition, instruments that are not readily salable in the capital markets, and when sold are usually at a substantial discount. Thus, the holder is limited to return on investment from any income producing feature of the instrument, as any sale of such an instrument would be subject to a substantial discount. Thus, a holder may need to hold such instruments for long period of time and not be able to realize a return of their cash investment should there be a need to liquidate to obtain cash at any given time.

 

Litigation and legal proceedings could expose us to significant liabilities and thus negatively affect our financial results.

 

We are a party, from time to time, to various litigation claims and legal proceedings, government and regulatory inquiries and/or proceedings, including, but not limited to, intellectual property, premises liability and breach of contract claims. Material legal proceedings are described more fully in Note 17,15, Commitments and Contingencies, to our consolidated financial statements, included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Litigation is inherently unpredictable and defending these proceedings can result in significant ongoing expenditures and the diversion of our management’s time and attention from the operation of our business, which could have a negative effect on our business operations. Our failure to successfully defend or settle any litigation or legal proceedings could result in liabilities that, to the extent not covered by our insurance, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, revenue and profitability.

 

The threat of terrorism could adversely affect the number of customer visits to the Hotel.

 

The threat of terrorism has caused, and may in the future cause, a significant decrease in customer visits to San Francisco due to disruptions in commercial and leisure travel patterns and concerns about travel safety. We cannot predict the extent to which disruptions in air or other forms of travel as a result of any further terrorist act, outbreak of hostilities or escalation of war would adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The possibility of future attacks may hamper business and leisure travel patterns and, accordingly, the performance of our business and our operations.

 

We depend in part, on third party management companies for the future success of our business and the loss of one or more of their key personnel could have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our business and operate successfully and competitively or could be negatively perceived in the capital markets.

 

The Hotel is managed by Interstate.Aimbridge. Their ability to manage the Hotel and to operate successfully and competitively is dependent, in part, upon the efforts and continued service of their managers. The departure of key personnel of current or future management companies could have an adverse effect on our business and our ability to operate successfully and competitively, and it could be difficult to find replacements for these key personnel, as competition for such personnel is intense.

 

Seasonality and other related factors such as weather can be expected to cause quarterly fluctuations in revenue at the Hotel.

 

The hotel and resort industry are seasonal in nature. This seasonality can tend to cause quarterly fluctuations in revenues at the Hotel. Our quarterly earnings may also be adversely affected by other related factors outside our control, including weather conditions and poor economic conditions. As a result, we may have to enter into short-term borrowings in certain quarters in order to offset these quarterly fluctuations in our revenues.

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The hotel industry is heavily regulated and failure to comply with extensive regulatory requirements may result in an adverse effect on our business.

 

The hotel industry is subject to extensive regulation and the Hotel must maintain its licenses and pay taxes and fees to continue operations. Our property is subject to numerous laws, including those relating to the preparation and sale of food and beverages, including alcohol. We are also subject to laws governing our relationship with our employees in such areas as minimum wage and maximum working hours, overtime, working conditions, hiring and firing employees and work permits. Also, our ability to remodel, refurbish or add to our property may be dependent upon our obtaining necessary building permits from local authorities. The failure to obtain any of these permits could adversely affect our ability to increase revenues and net income through capital improvements of our property. In addition, we are subject to the numerous rules and regulations relating to state and federal taxation. Compliance with these rules and regulations requires significant management attention. Furthermore, compliance costs associated with such laws, regulations and licenses are significant. Any change in the laws, regulations or licenses applicable to our business or a violation of any current or future laws or regulations applicable to our business or gaming license could require us to make substantial expenditures or could otherwise negatively affect our gaming operations. Any failure to comply with all such rules and regulations could subject us to fines or audits by the applicable taxation authority.

 

Violations of laws could result in, among other things, disciplinary action. If we fail to comply with regulatory requirements, this may result in an adverse effect on our business.

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Uninsured and underinsured losses could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 

There are certain types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes and floods or terrorist acts, which may be uninsurable or not economically insurable, or may be subject to insurance coverage limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments. We will use our discretion in determining amounts, coverage limits, deductibility provisions of insurance and the appropriateness of self-insuring, with a view to maintaining appropriate insurance coverage on our investments at a reasonable cost and on suitable terms. Uninsured and underinsured losses could harm our financial condition and results of operations. We could incur liabilities resulting from loss or injury to the Hotel or to persons at the Hotel. Claims, whether or not they have merit, could harm the reputation of the Hotel or cause us to incur expenses to the extent of insurance deductibles or losses in excess of policy limitations, which could harm our results of operations.

 

In the event of a catastrophic loss, our insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover the full current market value or replacement cost of our lost investment. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in the Hotel, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property. In that event, we might nevertheless remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the Hotel. In the event of a significant loss, our deductible may be high, and we may be required to pay for all such repairs and, as a consequence, it could materially adversely affect our financial condition. Inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations and other factors might also keep us from using insurance proceeds to replace or renovate the Hotel after it has been damaged or destroyed. Under those circumstances, the insurance proceeds we receive might be inadequate to restore our economic position on the damaged or destroyed property.

 

It has generally become more difficult and expensive to obtain property and casualty insurance, including coverage for terrorism. When our current insurance policies expire, we may encounter difficulty in obtaining or renewing property or casualty insurance on our property at the same levels of coverage and under similar terms. Such insurance may be more limited and for some catastrophic risks (for example, earthquake, flood and terrorism) may not be generally available at current levels. Even if we are able to renew our policies or to obtain new policies at levels and with limitations consistent with our current policies, we cannot be sure that we will be able to obtain such insurance at premium rates that are commercially reasonable. If we were unable to obtain adequate insurance on the Hotel for certain risks, it could cause us to be in default under specific covenants on certain of our indebtedness or other contractual commitments that require us to maintain adequate insurance on the Hotel to protect against the risk of loss. If this were to occur, or if we were unable to obtain adequate insurance and the Hotel experienced damage which would otherwise have been covered by insurance, it could materially adversely affect our financial condition and the operations of the Hotel.

 

In addition, insurance coverage for the Hotel and for casualty losses does not customarily cover damages that are characterized as punitive or similar damages. As a result, any claims or legal proceedings, or settlement of any such claims or legal proceedings that result in damages that are characterized as punitive or similar damages may not be covered by our insurance. If these types of damages are substantial, our financial resources may be adversely affected.

 

You may lose all or part of your investment.

 

There is no assurance that the Company’s initiatives to improve its profitability or liquidity and financial position will be successful. Accordingly, there is substantial risk that an investment in the Company will decline in value.

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The price of the Company’s common stock may fluctuate significantly, which could negatively affect the Company and holders of its common stock.

 

The market price of the Company’s common stock may fluctuate significantly from time to time as a result of many factors, including: investors’ perceptions of the Company and its prospects; investors’ perceptions of the Company’s and/or the industry’s risk and return characteristics relative to other investment alternatives; difficulties between actual financial and operating results and those expected by investors and analysts; changes in our capital structure; trading volume fluctuations; actual or anticipated fluctuations in quarterly financial and operational results; volatility in the equity securities market; and sales, or anticipated sales, of large blocks of the Company’s common stock.

 

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The concentrated beneficial ownership of our common stock and the ability it affords to control our business may limit or eliminate other shareholders’ ability to influence corporate affairs.

 

Santa Fe andAs of June 30, 2023, InterGroup collectively own more than 80%owns 75.7% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Because of this concentrated stock ownership, the Company’s largest shareholders will be in a positionable to significantly influence the election of the Company’s board of directors and all other decisions on all matters requiring shareholder approval. As a result, the ability of other shareholders to determine the management and policies of the Company is significantly limited. The interests of these shareholders may differ from the interests of other shareholders with respect to the issuance of shares, business transactions with or sales to other companies, selection of officers and directors and other business decisions. This level of control may also have an adverse impact on the market value of our shares because our largest shareholders may institute or undertake transactions, policies or programs that may result in losses, may not take any steps to increase our visibility in the financial community and/or may sell sufficient numbers ofenough shares to significantly decrease our price per share.

Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

 

None.

Item 2.Properties.

Item 2. Properties.

 

SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL PROPERTY

 

The Hotel is owned by the PartnershipPortsmouth through its wholly owned subsidiary, Operating.Justice Operating Company, LLC. The Hotel is centrally located in the Financial District in San Francisco, one block from the Transamerica Pyramid. The Embarcadero Center is within walking distance and North Beach is two blocks away. Chinatown is directly across the bridge that runs from the Hotel to Portsmouth Square Park. The Hotel is a 31-story (including parking garage), steel and concrete, A-frame building, built in 1970. The Hotel has 544 well-appointed guest rooms and luxury suites situated on 22 floors. The Hotel has a restaurant, a lounge, and a private dining room on 3,700 square feet; additionally, there are two kitchens to service the restaurant and banquets and a fully equipped gym. The third floor houses the Chinese Culture Center (the “CCC”), its administrative office, and a grand ballroom. The Hotel has approximately 22,000 square feet of meeting room space, including the grand ballroom. Other features of the Hotel include a 5-level underground parking garage and pedestrian bridge across Kearny Street connecting the Hotel and the CCC with Portsmouth Square Park in Chinatown. The bridge, built and owned by the Partnership, is included in the lease to the CCC.

 

The Partnership expects to set aside at least 4% of gross annual Hotel revenues each year or a minimum of $2,000,000 asAs required by its senior lender, for capital improvements.the Company will continue to make minimum payments into its furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“FF&E”) escrow account held by its senior lender of the greater of 4% of annual revenues or a minimum of $1,952,000 per annum. In the opinion of management, the Hotel is adequately covered by insurance.

 

HOTEL FINANCINGS

 

On December 18, 2013: (i) Justice Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Operating”), entered into a loan agreement (“Mortgage Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America (“Mortgage Lender”); and (ii) Justice Mezzanine Company, a Delaware limited liability company (“Mezzanine”), entered into a mezzanine loan agreement (“Mezzanine Loan Agreement” and, together with the Mortgage Loan Agreement, the “Loan Agreements”) with ISBI San Francisco Mezz Lender LLC (“Mezzanine Lender” and, together with Mortgage Lender, the “Lenders”). The PartnershipCompany is the sole member of Mezzanine, and Mezzanine is the sole member of Operating.

 

The Loan Agreements provide for a $97,000,000 Mortgage Loan and a $20,000,000 Mezzanine Loan. The proceeds of the Loan Agreements were used to fund the redemption of limited partnership interests and the pay-off of the prior mortgage.

 

The Mortgage Loan is secured by the Partnership’sCompany’s principal asset, the Hotel. The Mortgage Loan bears an interest rate of 5.275% per annum and matures inon January 1, 2024. The term of the loan is ten years with interest only due in the first three years and principal and interest payments to be made during the remaining seven years of the loan based on a thirty-year amortization schedule. The Mortgage Loan also requires payments for impounds related to property tax, insurance and capital improvementFF&E reserves. As additional security for the Mortgage Loan, there is a limited guaranty (“Mortgage Guaranty”) executed by the Company in favor of the Mortgage Lender.

 

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The Mezzanine Loan is secured by the Operating membership interest held by Mezzanine and is subordinated to the Mortgage Loan. The Mezzanine Loan had an interest rate of 9.75% per annum and a maturity date of January 1, 2024. Interest only payments were due monthly. On July 31, 2019, Mezzanine refinanced the Mezzanine Loan by entering into a new mezzanine loan agreement (“New Mezzanine Loan Agreement”) with Cred Reit Holdco LLC in the amount of $20,000,000. The prior Mezzanine Loan was paid off. Interest rate on the new mezzanine loan is 7.25% and the loan matures on January 1, 2024. Interest only payments are due monthly. As a result of the refinance, Justice has generated $500,000 in annual interest expense savings. As additional security for the new mezzanine loan, there is a limited guaranty executed by the Company in favor of Cred Reit Holdco LLC (the “Mezzanine Guaranty” and, together with the Mortgage Guaranty, the “Guaranties”).

 

The Guaranties are limited to what are commonly referred to as “bad boy” acts, including: (i) fraud or intentional misrepresentations; (ii) gross negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) misapplication or misappropriation of rents, security deposits, insurance, or condemnation proceeds; and (iv) failure to pay taxes or insurance. The Guaranties are full recourse guaranties under identified circumstances, including failure to maintain “single purpose” status which is a factor in a consolidation of Operating or Mezzanine in a bankruptcy of another person, transfer, or encumbrance of the Property in violation of the applicable loan documents, Operating or Mezzanine incurring debts that are not permitted, and the Property becoming subject to a bankruptcy proceeding. Pursuant to the Guaranties, the Partnership iswas required to maintain a certain minimum net worth and liquidity. Effective as of May 12, 2017, InterGroup agreed to become an additional guarantor under the limited guaranty and an additional indemnitor under the environmental indemnity for Justice Investors limited partnership’sthe $97,000,000 mortgage loan and the $20,000,000 mezzanine loan. Pursuant to the agreement, InterGroup is required to maintain a certain net worth and liquidity. As of June 30, 2020,2023 and 2022, InterGroup is in compliance with both requirements. Due to the Hotel’s current low occupancy and low rates and their negative impact on the Hotel’s cash flow, Justice Operating Company, LLC is not meeting certain of its loan covenants such as the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”) which would trigger the creation of a lock-boxlockbox and cash sweep by the Lender for all cash collected by the Hotel, and under certain terms, would allow the Lender to request Operating to replace its hotel management company. The DSCR for Operating hashad been below 1.00 for the last two quarters duringfrom third quarter of fiscal year 20202023 to fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 while it is required to maintain a DSCR of at least 1.10 to 1.00 for two consecutive quarters. However, such lockbox has been created and utilized from the loan inception and will be in place up to loan maturity regardless of the DSCR. Justice has not missed any of its debt service payments and does not anticipate missing any debt obligations even during these uncertain times for at least the next twelve months and beyond.up to their maturity.

 

Each of the Loan Agreements contains customary representations and warranties, events of default, reporting requirements, affirmative covenants and negative covenants, which impose restrictions on, among other things, organizational changes of the respective borrower, operations of the Property, agreements with affiliates and third parties. Each of the Loan Agreements also provides for mandatory prepayments under certain circumstances (including casualty or condemnation events) and voluntary prepayments, subject to satisfaction of prescribed conditions set forth in the Loan Agreements. The Company is working with various potential lenders to refinance its current senior mortgage and mezzanine debt which will mature on January 1, 2024.

 

On July 2, 2014, the Partnership obtained from InterGroup an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $4,250,000 at 12% per year fixed interest, with a term of two2 years, payable interest only each month. InterGroup received a 3% loan fee. The loan may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The proceeds of the loan were applied to the July 2014 payments to Justice Holdings Company, LLC (“Holdings”) in connection with the redemption of limited partnership interests. The loan was extended to July 1, 2021.31, 2023. On December 16, 2020, the Partnership and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased the Partnership’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $10,000,000. Upon the dissolution of the Partnership in December 2021, Portsmouth assumed the Partnership’s note payable to InterGroup in the amount of $11,350,000. On December 31, 2021, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $16,000,000. As of June 30, 2020,2023 and 2022, the balance of the loan was $3,000,000.$15,700,000 and $14,200,000, net of loan amortization costs of zero, respectively. In July 2023, the note maturity date was extended to July 31, 2025 and the borrowing amount available was increased to $20,000,000. The Company agreed to a 0.5% loan extension and modification fee payable to InterGroup.

 

On April 9,As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) signed into law on March 27, 2020, additional avenues of relief may be available to workers and families through enhanced unemployment insurance provisions and to small businesses through programs administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The CARES Act includes, among other things, provisions relating to payroll tax credits and deferrals, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credits and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. The CARES Act also established a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), whereby certain small businesses are eligible for a loan to fund payroll expenses, rent, and related costs.On February 3, 2021, Justice entered into a loan agreement (“SBA Loan”) with CIBC Bank USA under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration.SBA. Justice received proceeds of $4,719,000$2,000,000 from the SBA Loan. In accordance with the requirementsAs of the CARES Act,June 30, 2021, Justice has used all proceeds from the SBA Loan primarily for payroll costs. As of June 30, 2020, Justice had used $3,568,000 in qualified expenses and had a balance of $1,151,000 available for future qualified expenses. The SBA Loan iswas scheduled to mature on April 9, 2022 withFebruary 3, 2026, had a 1.00% interest rate, and iswas subject to the terms and conditions applicable to loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the CARES Act. All paymentsOn November 19, 2021, the SBA Loan was forgiven in full and $2,000,000 was recorded as gain on debt extinguishment on the consolidated statement of principal and interest are deferred until October 2020, and the repayment obligations under the loan may be forgiven if the funds are used for payroll and other qualified expenses. Justice anticipates applying for loan forgiveness shortly. All unforgiven portion of the principal and accrued interest will be due at maturity.

INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE

On August 29, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized an investment of $973,000 for Portsmouth to acquire a 50% equity interest in InterGroup Uluniu, Inc., a Hawaii corporation (“Uluniu”) in a related party transaction. Uluniu was a 100% owned subsidiary of The InterGroup Corporation (“InterGroup”). Uluniu owns an approximately two-acre parcel of unimproved land located in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii which is held for development. The Company’s investment in Uluniu represents an amount equal to the costs paid by InterGroupoperations for the acquisition and carrying costs of the property. The fairness of the financial terms of the transaction were reviewed and approved by the independent director of the Company.fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

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Item 3.Legal Proceedings.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

 

The Company may be subject to legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company will defend itself vigorously against any such claims. Management does not believe that the impact of such matters will have a material effect on the financial conditions or result of operations when resolved.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.

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.

 

MARKET INFORMATION

 

Portsmouth’s common stock is traded on the OTC Market Inc.’s Pink tier under the symbol PRSI. The following table sets forth the range of the high and low bid quotations as reported by OTC Market Inc. for Portsmouth’s common stock for each full quarterly period for the years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commissions and may not represent actual transactions.

Fiscal 2020 High Low
     
First Quarter (7/ 1 to 9/30) $85.00  $74.00 
Second Quarter (10/1 to 12/31) $85.00  $80.80 
Third Quarter (1/1 to 3/31) $92.00  $64.00 
Fourth Quarter (4/1 to 6/30) $65.00  $33.00 

Fiscal 2019 High Low
     
First Quarter (7/ 1 to 9/30) $71.00  $70.00 
Second Quarter (10/1 to 12/31) $73.80  $72.12 
Third Quarter (1/1 to 3/31) $72.32  $72.32 
Fourth Quarter (4/1 to 6/30) $82.00  $72.12 

As of June 30, 2020,2023, the number of holders of record of the Company’s Common Stock was approximately 95.126. Such number of owners was determined from the Company’s shareholders records and does not include beneficial owners of the Company’s Common Stock whose shares are held in the names of various brokers, clearing agencies or other nominees.

 

DIVIDENDS

 

It is expected that the Company will not consider a return to a regular dividend policy until such time that Partnershipthe Hotel cash flows, distributions and other economic factors warrant such consideration. The Company will continue to review and modify its dividend policy as needed to meet such strategic and investment objectives as may be determined by the Board of Directors.

 

SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

 

Portsmouth has no securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.

 

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PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Portsmouth did not repurchase any of its own securities during the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ending June 30, 20202023 and does not have any publicly announced repurchase program.

Item 6.Selected Financial Data.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements, related notes included thereto and Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. For the discussion and analysis of our 2022 financial condition and results of operations compared to 2023, refer to Item 7., “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023.

 

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF CIVIL AUTHORITY ACTIONS ON OUR BUSINESS

 

On February 25, 2020, the City of San Francisco issued the proclamation by the Mayor declaring the existence ofThere are several factors at play that are having a local emergency. The negative effects of the civil authority actions related to the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”)impact on our business and the entire hospitality community in San Francisco. The constant “doom loop” of negative headlines picked up in main stream media, particularly outlets like Fox News that have been significant. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious virus, which has continued to spread, has adversely affected workforces, customers, economies and financial markets globally. It has also disrupted the normal operations of many businesses, including ours. To mitigate the harm from the pandemic, on March 16, 2020, the City and County ofmade San Francisco along withtheir punching back and find ways to amplify any negative story line in the city. The macro economic situation of a looming US/Global recession have seen business reducing or eliminating typical travel and group of five othermeetings in efforts to be conservative in uncertain financial times. The micro economic situation specific to San Francisco and Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley, issued parallel health officer orders imposing shelter in place limitations across the Bay Area, requiring everyone to stay safe at home except for certain essential needs. Since February 2020, several unfavorable events and civil authority actions have unfolded causing demand for our hotel rooms to suffer including cancellations of all citywide conventions, reduction of flights in and outis many of the Bay Areaworld’s largest tech companies have taken even more drastic cost cutting measures laying off hundreds of thousands of workers in the area and decline in both leisurehave reduced business travel, group meetings and business travel.

In responseeven major citywides to the decrease in demand, we have since furloughed all managers at the Hotel except for memberscancel like Meta, Red Hat and VMWare. The ongoing conditions of the executive teamstreets in regards to cleanliness, safety and continuehomelessness problems have driven many other citywide customers to limit hourly staffrethink hosting meetings in San Francisco and have relocated to a minimum. Byother major markets like Las Vegas, Orlando and San Diego. Even factors like the endrecent culture wars that are dividing much of March 2020, we had temporarily closed all of our food and beverage outlets, valet parking, concierge and bell services, fitness center, as wellthe country are impacting San Francisco harder than other areas as the executive lounge facility. We continue to implement social distancing standards and cleaning processes designed by Interstate and Hilton to keep employees and guests safe. The full impact and durationcity have long been known as the LGBTQ capital of the COVID-19 outbreak continuesUS, and made recent headlines after Mayor London Breed’s office named the first ever Drag Laureate to evolvean 18 month term as of the date of this Annual Report. The pandemic effectively eliminated our ability to generate any profits, due to the drastic decline in both leisure and business travel. As a result, management believes the ongoing length and severity of the economic downturn caused by the pandemic will have a material adverse impact on our future business, financial condition, liquidity and financial results. We are also assessing the potential impact on the impairment analysis of our long-lived assets and the realization of our deferred tax assets. As of the date of this annual report, the effects of the pandemic continue to affect our economy, business and leisure travel, and our needs to continue to curtail certain revenue generating activities at the Hotel, and until there are vaccines or other methodologies to effectively combat this pandemic, we expect that the effects will have a material adverse effect on our business.ambassador.

 

As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) signed into law on March 27, 2020, additional avenues of relief may be available to workers and families through enhanced unemployment insurance provisions and to small businesses through programs administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The CARES Act includes, among other things, provisions relating to payroll tax credits and deferrals, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credits and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. The CARES Act also established a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), whereby certain small businesses are eligible for a loan to fund payroll expenses, rent, and related costs.

On April 9, 2020,February 3, 2021, Justice entered into a loan agreement (“SBA Loan”) with CIBC Bank USA underadministered by the CARES Act.SBA. Justice received proceeds of $4,719,000$2,000,000 from the Second SBA Loan. In accordance with the requirementsAs of the CARES Act,June 30, 2021, Justice has used all proceeds from the SBA Loan primarily for payroll costs. As of June 30, 2020, Justice had used $3,568,000 in qualified expenses such as payroll expenses, mortgage interests, utilities, etc., and had a balance of $1,151,000 available for future qualified expenses. The SBA Loan iswas scheduled to mature on April 9, 2022 withFebruary 3, 2026, had a 1.00% interest rate, and iswas subject to the terms and conditions applicable to loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the CARES Act. All paymentsOn November 19, 2021, the SBA Loan was forgiven in full and $2,000,000 was recorded as gain on debt extinguishment on the consolidated statement of principal and interest are deferred until October 2020, andoperations for the repayment obligations under the loan may be forgiven if the funds are used for payroll and other qualified expenses. Justice anticipates applying for loan forgiveness shortly. All unforgiven portion of the principal and accrued interest will be due at maturity.fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The Company’s principal business is conducted throughsource of revenue continues to be derived from its generalownership in Justice Operating Company, LLC (“Operating”) inclusive of hotel room revenue, food and limited partnership interest inbeverage revenue, garage revenue, and revenue from other operating departments. Operating owns the Justice Investors Limited Partnership (“Justice” or the “Partnership”). Justice owns a 544-room hotel property located at 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California 94108, known as the “Hilton San Francisco Financial District” (the “Hotel” or the “Property”)Hotel and related facilities, including a five-level underground parking garage. The financial statements of JusticeOperating have been consolidated with those of the Company.

 

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The Hotel is operated by the Partnership as a full-service Hilton brand hotel pursuant to a License Agreement with Hilton. The Partnership entered into the License Agreement on December 10, 2004. The term of the License Agreement was for an initial period of 15 years commencing on the reopening date, upon completion of a major renovation, with an option to extend the License Agreement for another five years, subject to certain conditions. On June 26, 2015, the Partnership and Hilton entered into an amended franchise agreement which extended the License Agreement through 2030, modified the monthly royalty rate, extended geographic protection to the Partnership and also provided the Partnership certain key money cash incentives to be earned through 2030. The key money cash incentive of $4,750,000 was received on July 1, 2015. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the balance of the note was $3,008,000 and $3,325,000, respectively, and are included in related party and other notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets.

On February 1, 2017, Justice entered into a Hotel management agreement (“HMA”) with Interstate Management Company, LLC (“Interstate”) to manage the Hotel with an effective takeover date of February 3, 2017. The term of management agreement is for an initial period of 10 years commencing on the takeover date and automatically renews for an additional year not to exceed five years in the aggregate subject to certain conditions. The HMA also provides for Interstate to advance a key money incentive fee to the Hotel for capital improvements in the amount of $2,000,000 under certain terms and conditions described in a separate key money agreement. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, balance of the key money including accrued interests are $1,009,000 and $2,049,000, respectively, and are included in restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, balance of the unamortized portion of the key money are $1,646,000 and $1,896,000, respectively, and are included in the related party notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets. On October 25, 2019, Interstate merged with Aimbridge Hospitality, North America’s largest independent hotel management firm. With the completion of the merger, the newly combined company will be positioned under the Aimbridge Hospitality name in the Americas.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 20202023 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 20192022

 

The Company had net loss of $3,223,000$13,203,000 for the year ended June 30, 20202023 compared to net incomeloss of $2,914,000$6,565,000 for the year ended June 30, 2019. The change is primarily attributable to the decrease2022. Increase in Hotel revenue.revenue is offset by increased operating expenses, reduced gain from debt extinguishment, and loss on marketable securities.

 

The Company had net loss from Hotel operations of $4,012,000$3,337,000 for the year ended June 30, 20202023 compared to net incomeloss of $5,074,000$4,050,000 for the year ended June 30, 2019.2022. The change was primarily attributable to the $17,042,000 decrease$10,493,000 increase in Hotel revenue, offset by the $7,133,000 decrease$7,006,000 increase in operating expenses.expenses and the $2,000,000 gain on forgiveness of debt during period ended June 30, 2022.

 

The following table sets forth a more detailed presentation of Hotel operations for the years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019.2022.

 

For the year ended June 30, 2020  2019  2023  2022 
Hotel revenues:                
Hotel rooms $36,465,000  $51,243,000  $35,684,000  $26,599,000 
Food and beverage  3,529,000   5,353,000   2,625,000   1,471,000 
Garage  2,368,000   2,875,000   2,790,000   3,112,000 
Other operating departments  477,000   410,000   928,000   352,000 
Total hotel revenues  42,839,000   59,881,000   42,027,000   31,534,000 
Operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization  (37,333,000)  (44,466,000)  (34,457,000)  (27,451,000)
Operating income before interest, depreciation and amortization  5,506,000   15,415,000 
Loss on disposal of assets  -   (398,000)
Interest expense - mortgage  (7,326,000)  (7,634,000)
Operating income before interest, depreciation, and amortization and gain on forgiveness of debt  7,570,000   4,083,000 
Gain on forgiveness of debt  -   2,000,000 
Interest expense - mortgages  (6,467,000)  (6,549,000)
Interest expense – related party  (1,725,000)  (1,375,000)
Depreciation and amortization expense  (2,192,000)  (2,309,000)  (2,715,000)  (2,209,000)
Net (loss) income from Hotel operations $(4,012,000) $5,074,000 
Net loss from Hotel operations $(3,337,000) $(4,050,000)

 

For the year ended June 30, 2020,2023, the Hotel generatedhad operating income of $5,506,000$7,570,000 before non-recurring charges, interest, depreciation, and amortization on total operating revenues of $42,839,000 compared to operating income of $15,415,000 before non-recurring charges, interest, depreciation, and amortization on total operating revenues of $59,881,000 for the year ended June 30, 2019. Room revenues decreased by $14,778,000 for the year ended June 30, 2020 compared to the year ended June 30, 2019, food and beverage revenue decreased by $1,824,000, and revenue from garage decreased by $507,000.$42,027,000. The year over year declineincrease in all areas, except garage revenues, are result of recovery from the business interruption attributable to a variety of responses by federal, state, and local civil authority to the COVID-19 outbreak insince March 2020 which continues to affect us. Revenue from other operating departments increased year over year mainly due to increase in cancellation revenue.2020. The following table sets forth the monthly average occupancy percentage of the Hotel for the fiscal years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019.2022.

 

Month  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Fiscal Year 
Year  2022  2022  2022  2022  2022  2022  2023  2023  2023  2023  2023  2023  2022 - 2023 
Average Occupancy %   93%  94%  95%  89%  82%  77%  76%  77%  81%  65%  80%  83%  83%

Year  2021  2021  2021  2021  2021  2021  2022  2022  2022  2022  2022  2022  2021 - 2022 
Average Occupancy %   82%  77%  76%  79%  72%  74%  68%  74%  81%  87%  90%  95%  80%

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Beginning in November 2022, the occupancy of our hotel has been reduced by approximately 13% every month to reflect the “out-of-order” rooms that are being renovated at any given time. The guestroom renovation is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 31, 2024. Additionally, 14 guest rooms will be added to inventory as a result of renovating such rooms which had been repurposed for administrative offices in past years.

 

Month July  August  September  October  November  December  January  February  March  April  May  June  Fiscal Year 
Year 2019  2019  2019  2019  2019  2019  2020  2020  2020  2020  2020  2020  2019 - 2020 
Average Occupancy %  98%  99%  98%  97%  99%  98%  96%  96%  35%  10%  27%  34%  74%
                                                     
Year 2018  2018  2018  2018  2018  2018  2019  2019  2019  2019  2019  2019  

Fiscal Year
2018 - 2019

 
Average Occupancy %   98%  98%         97%  97%  95%  98%         94%       97%      94%  96%  96%  98%  96%

OperatingTotal operating expenses decreasedincreased by $7,133,000 for the year ended June 30, 2020 to $37,333,000 compared to the year ended June 30, 2019 of $44,466,000 primarily$7,006,000 due to decreaseincrease in rooms, food and beverage, salaries and wages, rooms commission,utilities, credit card fees, management fees,commissions, and franchise fees.

 

The following table sets forth the average daily room rate, average occupancy percentage and room revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) of the Hotel for the yearyears ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019.2022.

 

For the Year

Ended June 30,

 

Average

Daily Rate

  

Average

Occupancy %

  RevPAR 
          
2020 $248   74% $183 
2019 $268   96% $257 

For the Year

Ended June 30,

  

Average

Daily Rate

  

Average

Occupancy %

  RevPAR 
           
2023  $217   83% $180 
2022  $168   80% $134 

 

The Hotel’s revenues decreasedincreased by 28%33% year over year. Average daily rate decreasedincreased by $20,$49, average occupancy dropped 22%increased 3%, and RevPAR decreasedincreased by $74$46 for the twelve months ended June 30, 20202023 compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2019.2022. As previously mentioned, our occupancy is lowered by approximately 13% beginning November 2022 when we began to take three levels out of service in order to complete our guestroom renovations. Had the Hotel been able to sell the additional 13% of rooms that were out of order, the RevPar would have been approximately $192.

 

In orderAfter taking advantage of softer demand to provide our guests with best in class technology experience, we completedrefresh all public spaces and meeting rooms, the upgradeHotel is now deep into a renovation of our new internet system from Cisco, and installed new 55” smart 4K televisions and Hilton’s stay connected internet streaming products. We also replaced mattresses in all guestrooms during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and design delays have pushed back the plans for the conversion of the Justice offices, Fitness Center and Executive Lounge; projects that would add 19 guest rooms into our inventory. The long-term value of these rooms is in utilizing them as guest rooms and wesuites.  The Hotel started it’s full renovation of all guest rooms and suites mid-November 2022 and is over half way complete as of fiscal year end 2023.  This includes new carpet, vinyl wall covering, headboards, end tables, wall sconces, art, soft seating and refinish of existing desks and doors.  The Hotel removed the existing armoire and has built a closet to replace it.  After this project is completed early calendar year 2024, the Hotel will workadd 14 additional guest rooms bringing back the old Justice offices, spa, and accounting offices to implement a new timeline as business returns. Part of this renovationtheir original purpose.  This will all be funded byfrom the Hotel’s cash from operations through the Hotel’s furniture, fixture, and equipment reserve account with our lender as well as the key money incentive provided by Interstate. Lastly, the Hotel completed the installation of a complete exterior building maintenance system which will enable periodic window washing, replaced and upgraded all computers in the business center and administrative offices.senior lender.

 

The Company had a net lossgain on marketable securities of $322,000$51,000 for the year ended June 30, 20202023 compared to a net loss on marketable securities of $390,000$1,141,000 for the year ended June 30, 2019.2022. For the year ended June 30, 2020,2022, the Company had no unrealized gains or losses$2,056,000 net loss related to the Company’s investment in the common stock of Comstock Mining Inc. (“Comstock” - NYSE MKT: LODE). For the year ended June 30, 2019, the Company had an unrealized loss of $124,000 related to the Company’s investment in the common stock of Comstock. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, investments in Comstock represent approximately 60% and 24%, respectively, of the Company’s investment portfolio. For the year ended June 30, 2020,2023, the Company had a net realized loss of $177,000$137,000 and a net unrealized lossgain of $145,000.$188,000. For the year ended June 30, 2019,2022, the Company had a net realized loss of $112,000$2,489,000 and a net unrealized lossgain of $278,000.$1,348,000. Gains and losses on marketable securities may fluctuate significantly from period to period in the future and could have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations. However, the amount of gain or loss on marketable securities for any given period may have no predictive value and variations in amount from period to period may have no analytical value. For a more detailed description of the composition of the Company’s marketable securities see the Marketable Securities section below.

 

The Company had no other investments at June 30, 2023. During the year ended June 30, 2020 and 2019,2022 the Company performed an impairment analysis of its other investments and determined its investments had other than temporary impairments and recorded impairment losses of $80,000 and $36,000, respectively.$20,000.

 

The Company consolidates Justice (Hotel) for financial reporting purposes and is not taxed on its non-controlling interest in the Hotel.Hotel operations. The income tax benefit (expense) duringwas recorded for the yearsyear ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 represents2022 for the income tax effectpre-tax loss. However for the year ended June 30, 2023 an expense was booked on the Company’s pretax (loss) income which include its share in net (loss) incomepre-tax loss due to the set up of a valuation allowance on all the Hotel.Companies deferred tax assets.

 

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MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

As of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, the Company had investments in marketable equity securities of $565,000$359,000 and $1,425,000,$541,000, respectively. The following table shows the composition of the Company’s marketable securities portfolio by selected industry groups:

 

   % of Total    % of Total 
As of June 30, 2020   Investment 
As of June 30, 2023   Investment 
Industry Group Fair Value  Securities  Fair Value Securities 
          
REITs and real estate companies  350,000   97.5%
Basic materials $377,000   66.7%  9,000   2.5%
REITs and real estate companies  162,000   28.7%
Energy  26,000   4.6%
 $565,000   100.0% $359,000   100.0%

 

     % of Total 
As of June 30, 2019    Investment 
Industry Group Fair Value  Securities 
       
REITs and real estate companies $451,000   31.6%
Basic materials  351,000   24.6%
Consumer cyclical  318,000   22.3%
Financial services  165,000   11.6%
Other  140,000   9.9%
  $1,425,000   100.0%

As of June 30, 2020, the Company held 4 different equity positions in its investment portfolio. The Company held two equity securities that comprised more than 10% of the equity value of the portfolio. The largest security position represents 60% of the portfolio and consists of the common stock of Comstock which is included in the basic materials industry group.

     % of Total 
As of June 30, 2022    Investment 
Industry Group Fair Value  Securities 
       
Communication services $355,000   65.6%
REITs and real estate companies  162,000   29.9%
Basic materials  18,000   3.3%
         
Utilities  5,000   0.9%
Technology  1,000   0.3%
  $541,000   100.0%

 

The following table shows the net gain or loss on the Company’s marketable securities and the associated margin interest and trading expenses for the respective years.

 

For the years ended June 30, 2020  2019  2023 2022 
Net loss on marketable securities $(322,000) $(390,000)
Net gain (loss) on marketable securities $51,000  $(1,141,000)
Impairment loss on other investments  (80,000)  (36,000)  -   (20,000)
Dividend and interest income  134,000   167,000   36,000   121,000 
Margin interest expense  (19,000)  (49,000)  (1,000)  (41,000)
Trading expenses  (111,000)  (130,000)  (247,000)  (162,000)
 $(398,000) $(438,000)
Net loss from marketable securities $(161,000) $(1,243,000)

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND LIQUIDITYCAPITAL SOURCES

 

Historically, our cash flows have been primarily generated from our Hotel operations. However, the responses by federal, state, and local civil authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a material detrimental impact on our liquidity. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, our net cash flow used in operations was $5,404,000. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, our net cash flow provided by operations was $9,369,000. We have taken several steps to preserve capital and increase liquidity at our Hotel, including implementing strict cost management measures to eliminate non-essential expenses, postponing capital expenditures, renegotiating certain reoccurring expenses, and temporarily closing certain hotel services and outlets.

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As of June 30, 2020, weThe Company had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $16,385,000$5,206,000 and $8,888,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company had marketable securities, net of margin due to securities brokers, of $359,000 and $411,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These marketable securities are short-term investments and liquid in nature.

On December 16, 2020, Justice and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which included $10,666,000 of restricted cash held by our Hotel senior lender Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Lender”). Of the $10,666,000 restricted cash, $7,486,000 was held for furniture, fixturesincreased Justice’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $10,000,000 and equipment (“FF&E”) reserves and $2,432,000 was held for a possible future property improvement plan (“PIP”) requested by our franchisor, Hilton. However, Hilton has confirmed that it will not require a PIP for our Hotel until relicensing which shall occur at the earlier of (i) January 2030, which is six years afterextended the maturity date of our current senior and mezzanine loans, or (ii) upon the saleloan to July 31, 2021. As of our Hotel. Therefore, on August 19, 2020, Lender released PIP depositsthe date of this report, the maturity date was extended to July 31, 2025. Upon the dissolution of Justice in December 2021, Portsmouth assumed Justice’s note payable to InterGroup in the amount of $2,379,000$11,350,000. On December 31, 2021, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $16,000,000. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 and 2022, InterGroup advanced to the Hotel.Hotel $1,500,000 and $7,550,000, respectively, bringing the total amount due to InterGroup to $15,700,000 and $14,200,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In July 2023, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered into a new loan modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing from InterGroup up to $20,000,000. The funds were utilizedCompany could amend its by-laws and increase the number of authorized shares to fund operating expenses, including franchise and management fees and other expenses.issue additional shares to raise capital in the public markets if needed.

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On April 9, 2020, Justice entered into a loan agreement (“SBA Loan”) with CIBC Bank USA under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES ActAct”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration.Administration (the “SBA”). On February 3, 2021, Justice entered into a loan agreement (“SBA Loan”) with CIBC Bank USA administered by the SBA. Justice received proceeds of $4,719,000$2,000,000 from the SBA Loan. In accordance with the requirementsAs of the CARES Act,June 30, 2021, Justice has used theall proceeds from the SBA Loan primarily for payroll costs. As of June 30, 2020, Justice had used $3,568,000 in qualified expenses and had a balance of $1,151,000 available for future qualified expenses. The SBA Loan iswas scheduled to mature on April 9, 2022 withFebruary 3, 2026, had a 1.00% interest rate, and iswas subject to the terms and conditions applicable to loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the CARES Act. All paymentsOn November 19, 2021, the SBA Loan was forgiven in full and $2,000,000 was recorded as gain on debt extinguishment on the consolidated statement of principal and interest are deferred until October 2020, andoperations for the repayment obligations under the loan may be forgiven if the funds are used for payroll and other qualified expenses. Justice anticipates applying for loan forgiveness shortly. All unforgiven portion of the principal and accrued interest will be due at maturity.

In order to increase its liquidity position, InterGroup refinanced its 151-unit apartment complex in Parsippany, New Jersey on April 30, 2020, generating net proceeds of $6,814,000. In June 2020, InterGroup refinanced one of its California properties and generated net proceeds of $1,144,000. InterGroup is currently evaluating other refinancing opportunities and it could refinance additional multifamily properties should the need arise; however, InterGroup does not deem it necessary at this time. InterGroup has an uncollateralized $8,000,000 revolving line of credit from CIBC Bank USA (“CIBC”) of which $5,000,000 was available to be drawn down as offiscal year ending June 30, 2020; however, the outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit was paid down fully on August 28, 2020, making the entire $8,000,000 available to be drawn down should additional liquidity be necessary. On August 28, 2020, Santa Fe sold its 27-unit apartment complex located in Santa Monica, California for $15,650,000 and realized a gain on the sale of approximately $12,026,000. Santa Fe will manage its federal and state income tax liability, and anticipates the utilization of its available net operating losses and capital loss carryforwards. Santa Fe received net proceeds of $12,163,000 after selling costs and repayment of InterGroup’s RLOC of $2,985,000 as InterGroup had drawn on its RLOC in July 2018 to pay off the previous Fannie Mae mortgage on the property. Furthermore, pursuant to the Contribution Agreement between Santa Fe and InterGroup, Santa Fe paid InterGroup $662,000 from the sale. Santa Fe will not seek a replacement property.

As the sole general partner of Justice that controls approximately 93.3% of the voting interest in the Partnership, Portsmouth has the ability to amend the partnership agreement to allow for capital calls to the limited partners of Justice if needed. The majority of any capital calls will be met by Portsmouth. Portsmouth will have financing availability, upon the authorization of the respective board of directors, to borrow from InterGroup and/or Santa Fe to meet any capital calls and its other obligations during the next twelve months and beyond. On August 28, 2020, the Board of InterGroup and Santa Fe have passed resolutions, respectively, to provide funding to Portsmouth if necessary. The Partnership is also allowed to seek additional loans and sell partnership interests. Upon the consent of the general partner and a super majority in interest, the Partnership may sell additional classes or series of units of the Partnership under certain conditions in order to raise additional capital.2022.

 

Our known short-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for operating and other expenditures, including management and franchise fees, corporate expenses, payroll and related costs, taxes, interest and principal payments on our outstanding indebtedness, and repairs and maintenance of the Hotel.

 

Our long-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for scheduled debt maturities and capital improvements of the Hotel. We will continue to finance our business activities primarily with existing cash, including from the activities described above, and cash generated from our operations. After considering our approach to liquidity and accessing our available sources of cash, we believe that our cash position, after giving effect to the transactions discussed above, will be adequate to meet anticipated requirements for operating and other expenditures, including corporate expenses, payroll and related benefits, taxes and compliance costs and other commitments, for at least twelve months from the date of issuance of these financial statements, even if current levels of low occupancy were to persist. The objectives of our cash management policy are to maintain existing leverage levels and the availability of liquidity, while minimizing operational costs. We believe that our cash on hand, along with other potential aforementioned sources of liquidity that management may be able to obtain, will be sufficient to fund our working capital needs, asneeds. As well as our capital lease and debt obligations, even if current levels of occupancy and revenue per occupied room (“RevPAR”, calculated by multiplying the hotel’s average daily room rate by its occupancy percentage) were to persist for at least the next twelve months and beyond. However, there can be no guarantee that management will be successful with its plan.

 

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Going Concern

 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note 9 – Mortgage Notes Payable, as of June 30, 2023, the outstanding balance consists of a senior mortgage loan and mezzanine loan totaling $107,117,000. Both loans mature on January 1, 2024, in addition, the Company has recurring losses and has an accumulated deficit of 105,727,000.

Due to these factors and the Company’s ability to successfully refinance the debt on favorable terms in the current lending environment gives rise to substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the financial statement issuance date.

The Company is exploring the possibility of refinancing its senior mortgage and mezzanine debt with potential lenders. Alternatively, the Company is also exploring the possibility of a loan modification or extension to the existing debt with the current lenders, however, the Company may be unable to access further financing when needed. As such, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional liquidity when needed or under acceptable terms, if at all. During 2021 and first part of calendar 2022, we took advantage of the slow periods to make certain capital improvements including complete refinishing of all guest room furniture, resurfacing half of the hotel bathtubs that needed repair, refreshed meeting space and lobby paint and vinyl, replaced all bed frames and socks, and completed the carpet and wall covering corridor installation. In November 2022, we began our guestroom renovation and had completed approximately 200 guestrooms as of June 30, 2023. Hotel improvements are ongoing to remain competitive and we anticipate completing the guestroom renovations by the end March 2024. Once the Company completes its full renovation, management anticipates its high occupancy to continue and its average daily rates to increase as it completes renovation up to the point of generating a positive cash flows.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern.

 

MATERIAL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

 

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s material financial obligations which also includes interest.

 

   Year Year Year Year Year   
 Total 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Thereafter  Total Year
2024
 Year
2025
 Year
2026
 Year
2027
 Year
2028
 Thereafter 
Mortgage notes payable $112,292,000  $1,547,000  $1,632,000  $1,721,000  $107,392,000  $-  $-  $107,240,000  $107,240,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Related party and other notes payable  13,471,000   1,016,000   8,752,000   750,000   567,000   567,000   1,819,000 
Related party notes payable  15,700,000   -   15,700,000                 
Other notes payable  2,954,000   567,000   567,000   567,000   463,000   317,000   475,000 
Interest  22,687,000   6,763,000   6,290,000   6,180,000   3,454,000   -   -   3,243,000   3,243,000   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $148,450,000  $9,326,000  $16,674,000  $8,651,000  $111,413,000  $567,000  $1,819,000  $129,137,000  $111,050,000  $16,267,000  $567,000  $463,000  $317,000  $475,000 

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Company has no material off balance sheet arrangements.

 

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IMPACT OF INFLATION

 

Hotel room rates are typically impacted by supply and demand factors, not inflation, since rental of a hotel room is usually for a limited number of nights. Room rates can be, and usually are, adjusted to account for inflationary cost increases. Since InterstateAimbridge has the power and ability under the terms of its management agreement to adjust Hotel room rates on an ongoing basis, there should be minimal impact on partnership revenues due to inflation. For the two most recent fiscal years, the impact of inflation on the Company’s income is not viewed by management as material.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Critical accounting policies are those that are most significant to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations and require judgments by management in order to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts in our consolidated financial statements. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to the consolidation of our subsidiaries, to our revenues, allowances for bad debts, accruals, asset impairments, other investments, income taxes and commitments and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. The actual results may differ from these estimates or our estimates may be affected by different assumptions or conditions.

INCOME TAXES

Judgment is required in addressing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns (e.g., realization of deferred tax assets, changes in tax laws, or interpretations thereof). In addition, we are subject to examination of our income tax returns by the IRS and other tax authorities. A change in the assessment of the outcomes of such matters could materially impact our consolidated financial statements. We evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return to determine whether they are more likely than not of being sustained, assuming that the tax reporting positions will be examined by taxing authorities with full knowledge of all relevant information, prior to recording the related tax benefit in our consolidated financial statements. If a position does not meet the more likely than not standard, the benefit cannot be recognized. Assumptions, judgment, and the use of estimates are required in determining if the “more likely than not” standard has been met when developing the provision for income taxes. A change in the assessment of the “more likely than not” standard with respect to a position could materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES – VALUATION ALLOWANCE

We assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets quarterly and recognize a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some or all of our deferred tax assets are not realizable. This assessment is completed by tax jurisdiction and relies on the weight of both positive and negative evidence available, with significant weight placed on recent financial results. Cumulative pre-tax losses for the three-year period are considered significant objective negative evidence that some or all of our deferred tax assets may not be realizable. Cumulative reported pre-tax income is considered objectively verifiable positive evidence of our ability to generate positive pre-tax income in the future. In accordance with GAAP, when there is a recent history of pre-tax losses, there is little or no weight placed on forecasts for purposes of assessing the recoverability of our deferred tax assets. When necessary, we use systematic and logical methods to estimate when deferred tax liabilities will reverse and generate taxable income and when deferred tax assets will reverse and generate tax deductions. Assumptions, judgment, and the use of estimates are required when scheduling the reversal of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the exercise is inherently complex and subjective. However, significant judgment will be required to determine the timing and amount of any reversal of the valuation allowance in future periods.

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HOTEL ASSETS AND DEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS

We evaluate property and equipment, and definite-lived intangible assets for impairment quarterly, and when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable, we evaluate the net book value of the assets by comparing to the projected undiscounted cash flows of the assets. We use judgment to determine whether indications of impairment exist and consider our knowledge of the hospitality industry, historical experience, location of the property, market conditions, and property-specific information available at the time of the assessment. The results of our analysis could vary from period to period depending on how our judgment is applied and the facts and circumstances available at the time of the analysis. When an indicator of impairment exists, judgment is also required in determining the assumptions and estimates to use within the recoverability analysis and when calculating the fair value of the asset or asset group, if applicable. Changes in economic and operating conditions impacting the judgments used could result in impairments to our long-lived assets in future periods. Historically, changes in estimates used in the property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets impairment assessment process have not resulted in material impairment charges in subsequent periods as a result of changes made to those estimates. There were no indicators of impairment on its hotel investments or intangible assets and accordingly no impairment losses recorded for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

 

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 22
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets – As of June 30, 20202023 and 20192022 23
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations – For years ended June 30, 20202023 and 20192022 24
   
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit – For years ended June 30, 20202023 and 20192022 25
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – For years ended June 30, 20202023 and 20192022 26
   
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 27

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmREPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors and Shareholders,

Portsmouth Square, Inc.:

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Portsmouth Square, Inc. and its subsidiarysubsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years thenin the period ended June 30, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the entity will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1, the outstanding balance as of June 30, 2023 of the mortgage notes payable consists of a senior mortgage loan and mezzanine loan totaling $107,117,000. Both loans mature on January 1, 2024 In addition, the Company has recurring losses and has an accumulated deficit of $105,727,000. Due to these factors and the Company’s ability to successfully refinance the debt on favorable terms in the current lending environment gives rise to substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the financial statement issuance date. Management’s plans in regard to this matter are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’sentity’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’sthese consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)(“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 PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditsaudit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material 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. As part of our audit,audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting 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.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures tothat respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. 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 statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Moss Adams LLPCritical Audit Matters

 

Irvine, CaliforniaThe critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

September 9, 2020

Description of the Matters: Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance

As discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, it was determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets at June 30, 2023 will not be realized and thus a full valuation allowance of $33,784,000 has been recorded.

We identified the deferred tax asset valuation allowance as a critical audit matter due to the uncertainty, subjectivity, estimates and judgments required by management when forecasting future profitability and determining whether or not it is likely that the deferred tax assets will be realized.

How We Addressed the Matters in Our Audit

To test the Company’s conclusions about their deferred tax valuation allowance, we obtained an analysis about their plans and reviewed all the positive and negative conditions. In addition to considering the impact of any subsequent events, we received the Company’s five-year income projection. We examined the forecast for reasonableness in addition to reviewing management’s plans and considered whether it is likely that the Company’s projected future profitability will allow them to realize their current deferred tax assets.

/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.2022.

 

East Brunswick, NJ

October 13, 2023

PCAOB ID Number 100

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PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

As of June 30, 2020  2019 
     
As of June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 
ASSETS                
Investment in Hotel, net $32,481,000  $33,352,000 
Investment in real estate, net  980,000   977,000 
Investment in hotel, net $34,381,000  $31,230,000 
Investment in marketable securities  565,000   1,425,000   359,000   541,000 
Other investments, net  87,000   196,000 
Cash and cash equivalents  4,710,000   9,789,000   2,295,000   2,662,000 
Restricted cash  11,675,000   11,027,000   2,911,000   6,226,000 
Accounts receivable - Hotel, net  251,000   848,000 
Other assets, net  831,000   886,000 
Deferred tax asset  5,974,000   4,054,000 
Accounts receivable - hotel, net  419,000   377,000 
Other assets  735,000   852,000 
Deferred tax assets, net  -   7,911,000 
                
Total assets $57,554,000  $62,554,000  $41,100,000  $49,799,000 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
Liabilities:                
Accounts payable and other liabilities - Justice $7,588,000  $11,298,000 
Accounts payable and other liabilities - Hotel $11,615,000  $8,307,000 
Accounts payable and other liabilities  255,000   182,000   66,000   235,000 
Accounts payable to related party  2,385,000   2,122,000   7,283,000   4,908,000 
Due to securities broker  -   151,000   -   130,000 
Obligations for securities sold  -   325,000 
Related party notes payable  7,604,000   8,221,000   15,700,000   14,200,000 
Other note payable  4,719,000   - 
Other notes payable  2,954,000   3,521,000 
Finance leases  1,098,000   1,486,000   -   183,000 
Mortgage notes payable – Hotel, net  111,446,000   113,087,000 
Mortgage notes payable - Hotel, net  107,117,000   108,747,000 
                
Total liabilities  135,095,000   136,872,000   144,735,000   140,231,000 
                
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)        
Commitments and Contingencies - Note 15        
                
Shareholders’ deficit:                
Common stock, no par value: Authorized shares - 750,000; 734,183 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and 2019  2,092,000   2,092,000 
Common stock, no par value: Authorized shares - 750,000; 734,187 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively  2,092,000   2,092,000 
Accumulated deficit  (73,809,000)  (70,876,000)  (105,727,000)  (92,524,000)
Total Portsmouth shareholders’ deficit  (71,717,000)  (68,784,000)
Noncontrolling interest  (5,824,000)  (5,534,000)
Total shareholders’ deficit  (77,541,000)  (74,318,000)  (103,635,000)  (90,432,000)
                
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit $57,554,000  $62,554,000  $41,100,000  $49,799,000 

 

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

 

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PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the years ended June 30, 2020  2019  2023 2022 
          
Revenue - Hotel $42,839,000  $59,881,000  $42,027,000  $31,534,000 
                
Costs and operating expenses                
Hotel operating expenses  (37,333,000)  (44,466,000)  (34,457,000)  (27,451,000)
Hotel depreciation and amortization expense  (2,192,000)  (2,309,000)  (2,715,000)  (2,209,000)
General and administrative expense  (747,000)  (766,000)  (1,793,000)  (1,130,000)
                
Total costs and operating expenses  (40,272,000)  (47,541,000)  (38,965,000)  (30,790,000)
                
Income from operations  2,567,000   12,340,000   3,062,000   744,000 
                
Other income (expense)                
Interest expense - mortgage  (6,965,000)  (7,273,000)  (6,467,000)  (6,549,000)
Interest expense - related party  (361,000)  (361,000)  (1,725,000)  (1,375,000)
Loss on asset disposal  -   (398,000)
Net loss on marketable securities  (322,000)  (266,000)
Net loss on marketable securities - Comstock  -   (124,000)
Gain on forgiveness of debt  -   2,000,000 
Net realized loss on marketable securities  (137,000)  (433,000)
Net realized loss on marketable securities - Comstock  -   (2,056,000)
Net unrealized gain on marketable securities  188,000   1,348,000 
Impairment loss on other investments  (80,000)  (36,000)  -   (20,000)
Dividend and interest income  134,000   167,000   36,000   121,000 
Trading and margin interest expense  (130,000)  (179,000)  (248,000)  (203,000)
                
Total other expense, net  (7,724,000)  (8,470,000)  (8,353,000)  (7,167,000)
                
(Loss) Income before income taxes  (5,157,000)  3,870,000 
Income tax benefit (expense)  1,934,000   (956,000)
Loss before income taxes  (5,291,000)  (6,423,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)  7,912,000   (142,000)
                
Net (loss) income  (3,223,000)  2,914,000 
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest  290,000   (315,000)
Net loss $(13,203,000) $(6,565,000)
                
Net (loss) income attributable to Portsmouth $(2,933,000) $2,599,000 
        
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Portsmouth $(3.99) $3.54 
Basic and diluted net loss per share $(17.98) $(8.94)
                
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  734,183   734,183   734,187   734,187 

 

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

           Total       
        Portsmouth     Total 
  Common Stock  Accumulated  Shareholders’  Noncontrolling  Shareholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Deficit  Deficit  Interest  Deficit 
                   
Balance at July 1, 2018  734,183   2,092,000   (73,475,000)  (71,383,000)  (5,699,000)  (77,082,000)
                         
Net income  -   -   2,599,000   2,599,000   315,000   2,914,000 
Investment in Justice  -   -   -   -   (150,000)  (150,000)
                         
Balance at June 30, 2019  734,183   2,092,000   (70,876,000)  (68,784,000)  (5,534,000)  (74,318,000)
                         
Net loss  -   -   (2,933,000)  (2,933,000)  (290,000)  (3,223,000)
                         
Balance at June 30, 2020  734,183  $2,092,000  $(73,809,000) $(71,717,000) $(5,824,000) $(77,541,000)
                   
           Total       
           Portsmouth     Total 
  Common Stock  Accumulated  Shareholders’  Noncontrolling  Shareholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Deficit  Deficit  Interest  Deficit 
                   
Balance at July 1, 2021  734,187  $2,092,000  $(84,960,000) $      (82,868,000) $(655,000) $     (83,523,000)
                         
Net loss  -   -   (6,565,000)  (6,565,000)  -   (6,565,000)
                         
Reclassify noncontrolling interest due to purchase of Partnership interest  -   -   (999,000)  (999,000)  999,000   - 
                         
Purchase of Partnership interest  -   -   -   -   (344,000)  (344,000)
                         
Balance at June 30, 2022  734,187   2,092,000   (92,524,000)  (90,432,000)  -   (90,432,000)
                         
Net loss  -   -   (13,203,000)  (13,203,000)  -   (13,203,000)
                         
Balance at June 30, 2023  734,187  $2,092,000  $(105,727,000) $(103,635,000) $-  $(103,635,000)

 

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

 

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PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

For the year ended June 30, 2020  2019  2023 2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net (loss) income $(3,223,000) $2,914,000 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:        
Net unrealized loss on marketable securities  145,000   278,000 
Loss on disposal of assets  -   398,000 
Net loss $(13,203,000) $(6,565,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Net unrealized gain on marketable securities  (188,000)  (1,348,000)
Amortization of other notes payable  (567,000)  (567,000)
Gain on forgiveness of debt  -   (2,000,000)
Deferred income taxes  (1,920,000)  1,105,000   7,911,000   144,000 
Impairment loss on other investments  80,000   36,000   -   20,000 
Depreciation and amortization  1,997,000   2,071,000   2,715,000   2,209,000 
Amortization of loan cost  244,000   295,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Investment in marketable securities  715,000   804,000   370,000   4,343,000 
Accounts receivable - Hotel, net  597,000   961,000   (42,000)  (183,000)
Other assets  55,000   (155,000)  117,000   (151,000)
Accounts payable and other liabilities - Justice  (3,710,000)  1,352,000 
Accounts payable and other liabilities - Hotel  3,308,000   867,000 
Accounts payable and other liabilities  73,000   (225,000)  (169,000)  45,000 
Accounts payable related party  263,000   356,000   2,375,000   1,715,000 
Due to securities broker  (151,000)  (339,000)  (130,000)  (1,585,000)
Obligations for securities sold  (325,000)  (187,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (5,404,000)  9,369,000 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  2,741,000   (2,761,000)
                
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Payments for hotel furniture, equipment and building improvements  (1,291,000)  (1,399,000)  (5,866,000)  (1,926,000)
Investment in real estate  (3,000)  (4,000)
Investment in Justice  -   (150,000)  -   (344,000)
Proceeds from other investments  29,000   35,000 
Net cash used in investing activities  (1,265,000)  (1,518,000)  (5,866,000)  (2,270,000)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Proceeds from other note payable  4,719,000   - 
Payments of mortgage and finance leases, net  (1,872,000)  (1,523,000)
Issuance cost from refinance of long term debt  (479,000)  (155,000)
Proceeds from related party note payable  1,500,000   7,550,000 
Payments of mortgage and finance leases  (2,057,000)  (2,113,000)
Issuance cost from refinance of related party loan  (130,000)  (40,000)  -   (50,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  2,238,000   (1,718,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (557,000)  5,387,000 
                
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash  (4,431,000)  6,133,000   (3,682,000)  356,000 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period  20,816,000   14,683,000   8,888,000   8,532,000 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period $16,385,000  $20,816,000  $5,206,000  $8,888,000 
                
Supplemental information:                
Interest paid $7,345,000  $7,683,000  $6,468,000  $6,590,000 
Taxes paid $2,000  $69,000  $23,000  $27,000 
Non-cash transaction:        
Additions to Hotel equipment through finance leases $30,000  $382,000 

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2,295,000 and $2,662,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company had restricted cash of $2,911,000 and $6,226,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

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

 

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PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 - BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

 

Description of Business

 

Portsmouth’s primary business iswas conducted through its general and limited partnership interest in Justice Investors Limited Partnership, a California limited partnership (“Justice” or the “Partnership”). Effective July 15, 2021, Portsmouth has a 93.3%completed the purchase of 100% of the limited partnership interest inof Justice and isthrough the sole general partner. Justiceacquisition of the remaining 0.7% non-controlling interest. Effective December 23, 2021, the partnership was formed in 1967 to acquire real property in San Francisco, California. As of June 30, 2020, the Partnership has approximately 23 voting limited partners.dissolved. The financial statements of Justice arewere consolidated with those of the Company.

 

As of June 30, 2020, Santa Fe Financial Corporation (“Santa Fe”), a public company, owns approximately 68.8% of the outstanding common shares of Portsmouth Square, Inc. (“Portsmouth” or the “Company”). Santa Fe is an 83.7%-owned subsidiary of The InterGroup Corporation (“InterGroup”), a public company. InterGroup also directly owns approximately 13.7% of the common stock of Portsmouth.

Prior to its dissolution effective December 23, 2021, Justice through its subsidiaries Justice Operating Company, LLC (“Operating”)owned and Justice Mezzanine Company, LLC (“Mezzanine”) owns and operatesoperated a 544-room hotel property located at 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco California, known as the Hilton San Francisco Financial District (the “Hotel”) and related facilities including a five-level underground parking garage.

garage through its subsidiaries Justice Operating Company, LLC (“Operating”) and Justice Mezzanine isCompany, LLC (“Mezzanine”). Mezzanine was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership; Operating is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mezzanine. Effective December 23, 2021, Portsmouth replaced Justice as the single member of Mezzanine. Mezzanine is the borrower under certain mezzanine indebtedness of Justice, and in December 2013, the Partnership conveyed ownership of the Hotel to Operating. The Hotel is operated by the partnership as a full-service Hilton brand hotel pursuant to a Franchise License Agreement with HLT Franchise Holding LLC (“Hilton”) through January 31, 2030.

 

JusticeOperating entered into a Hotelhotel management agreement (“HMA”) with Interstate Management Company, LLCAimbridge Hospitality (“Interstate”Aimbridge”) to manage the Hotel, along with its five-level parking garage, with an effective takeover date of February 3, 2017. The term of the management agreement is for an initial period of ten years commencing on the takeoverFebruary 3, 2017 date and automatically renews for successive one (1) year periods, not to not exceed five years in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions. Under the terms ofon the HMA, base management fee (“Basic Fee”) payable to InterstateAimbridge shall be one and seven-tenths percent (1.70%) of total Hotel revenue. The HMA also provides for InterstateIn addition to advance a key moneythe Basic Fee, Aimbridge shall be entitled to an annual incentive fee for each fiscal year equal to ten percent (10%) of the Hotel for capital improvementsamount by which Gross Operating Profit in the form of a self-exhausting, interest free note payable incurrent fiscal year exceeds the amount of $2,000,000 in a separate key money agreement. previous fiscal year’s Gross Operating Profit.

As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, balance2023, The InterGroup Corporation (“InterGroup”), a public company, owns approximately 75.7% of the key money including accrued interests are $1,009,000 and $2,049,000, respectively, and are included in restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets.outstanding common shares of Portsmouth. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, balance2023, the Company’s Chairman of the unamortized portionBoard and Chief Executive Officer, John V. Winfield, owns approximately 2.5% of the key money are $1,646,000 and $1,896,000, respectively, and are included in the related party notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets. On October 25, 2019, Interstate merged with Aimbridge Hospitality, North America’s largest independent hotel management firm. With the completionoutstanding common shares of the merger,Company. Mr. Winfield also serves as the newly combined company will be positioned underPresident, Chairman of the Aimbridge Hospitality name inBoard and Chief Executive Officer of InterGroup and owns approximately 68.6% of the Americas.outstanding common shares of InterGroup as of June 30, 2023.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and Justice.Justice up to its dissolution in December 2021 at which time all subsidiaries of Justice became subsidiaries of Portsmouth as the Company replaced Justice as the single member of Justice’s subsidiaries where appropriate. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Investment in Hotel, Net

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Building improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from 3 to 39 years. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from 3 to 7 years.

 

Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Costs of significant renewals and improvements are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of its remaining estimated useful life or life of the asset. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts; any resulting gain or loss is included in other income (expenses).

 

The Company reviews property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). If the carrying amount of the asset, including any intangible assets associated with that asset, exceeds its estimated undiscounted net cash flow, before interest, the PartnershipCompany will recognize an impairment loss equal to the difference between the assets’ carrying amount and its estimated fair value. If impairment is recognized, the reduced carrying amount of the asset will be accounted for as its new cost. For a depreciable asset, the new cost will be depreciated over the asset’s remaining useful life. Generally, fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow, replacement cost or market comparison analyses. The process of evaluating for impairment requires estimates as to future events and conditions, which are subject to varying market and economic factors. Therefore, it is reasonably possible that a change in estimate resulting from judgments as to future events could occur which would affect the recorded amounts of the property. No impairment losses were recorded for the years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019.2022.

 

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Investment in Marketable Securities

 

Marketable securities are stated at fair value as determined by the most recently traded price of each security at the balance sheet date. Marketable securities are classified as trading securities with all unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s investment portfolio recorded through the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Other Investments,Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company does not have any cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash is comprised of amounts held by lenders for payment of real estate taxes, insurance, replacement and capital addition reserves for the Hotel.

Accounts Receivable - Hotel, Net

 

Accounts receivable from Hotel customers are carried at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts that is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable. The net accounts receivable balance on July 1, 2021 was $211,000. As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company has gross accounts receivable of $420,000 and $392,000 respectively, and allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,000 and $15,000, respectively. The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers but mitigates the associated credit risk by performing ongoing credit evaluations of its customers.

Other Assets

Other assets include prepaid insurance, estimated life insurance proceeds, prepaid expenses, other investments, net, and other miscellaneous assets. Other investments include non-marketable securities (carried at cost, net of any impairments loss) and non –marketable warrants (carried at fair value). The Company has no significant influence or control over the entities that issue these investments. These investments are reviewed on a periodic basis for other-than-temporary impairment. The Company reviews several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include, but are not limited to: (i) the length of time an investment is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near termnear-term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. For the years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, the Company recorded impairment losses related to other investments of $80,000zero and $36,000,$20,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the allowance for impairment losses was $2,257,000 and $2,256,000, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company does not have any cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash is comprised of amounts held by lenders for payment of real estate taxes, insurance, replacement and capital addition reserves for the Hotel. It also includes key money received from Interstate that is restricted for capital improvements.

Accounts Receivable - Hotel, Net

Accounts receivable from Hotel customers are carried at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts that is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $25,000 and $4,000, respectively. The Partnership extends unsecured credit to its customers but mitigates the associated credit risk by performing ongoing credit evaluations of its customers.

Other Assets, Net

Other assets include prepaid insurance, accounts receivable, franchise fees, and other miscellaneous assets. Franchise fees are stated at cost and amortized over the life of the agreement (15 years).

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company consolidatesconsolidated Justice (“Hotel”) for financial reporting purposes up to its dissolution in December 2021 and iswas not taxed on its non-controlling interest in the Hotel. TheEffective July 15, 2021, the Company become the owner of 100% of Justice and began to include all the Hotel’s income and expense accounts into its income taxes calculations going forward. An income tax benefit (expense)was recorded during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 represent2022 for the income tax effectpre-tax loss. However June 30, 2023 is an expense on the Company’s pretax (loss) income which includes its share inpre-tax loss due to the net (loss) incomerecording of a full valuation allowance on the Hotel.Companies deferred tax assets.

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Deferred income taxes are calculated under the liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities at the current enacted tax rates. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities are included as a component of income tax expense. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities attributable to changes in enacted tax rates are charged or credited to income tax expense in the period of enactment. Valuation allowances are established for certain deferred tax assets where realization is not likely.

 

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We have considered the income tax accounting and disclosure implications of the relief provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act enacted on March 27, 2020. The effect of tax law changes is required to be recognized either in the interim period in which the legislation is enacted or reflected in the computation of the annual effective tax rate, depending on the nature of the change. As of June 30, 2020, we evaluated the income tax provisions of the CARES Act and have determined there to be no material effect on the fiscal year tax provision. We will continue to evaluate the income tax provisions of the CARES Act and monitor the tax law changes that could have income tax accounting and disclosure implications.

Assets and liabilities are establishedCompany accounts for its uncertain tax positions pursuant to ASC 740, Income Taxes. This guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or positions expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities, a benefit will be recognized at the largest amount that it believes is cumulatively greater than 50% likely to be realized. A table summarizing the Company’s uncertain positions is presented in the income tax returns when suchfootnote section. Further, any interest or penalties associated with uncertain tax positions are judged to not meetshall be recorded in the “more-likely-than-not” threshold based on the technical meritsincome tax provision. As of the positions.June 30, 2023 and 2022, no interest and penalties were recorded.

 

Due to Securities Broker

 

Various securities brokers have advanced funds to the Company for the purchase of marketable securities under standard margin agreements. These advanced funds are recorded as a liability.

Obligations for Securities Sold

Obligation for securities sold represents the fair market value of shares sold with the promise to deliver that security at some future date and the fair market value of shares underlying the written call options with the obligation to deliver that security when and if the option is exercised. The obligation may be satisfied with current holdings of the same security or by subsequent purchases of that security. Unrealized gains and losses from changes in the obligation are included in the consolidated statement of operations.

 

Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities include trade payables, advance customer deposits, accrued wages, accrued real estate taxes, and other liabilities.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting standards for fair value measurement establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the observability of inputs as follows:

 

Level 1–inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2–inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.

 

Level 3–inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.

 

Revenue Recognition

On July 1, 2018, we adopted ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, using the modified retrospective approach to all contracts resulting in no cumulative adjustment to accumulated deficit. The adoption of this standard did not impact the timing of our revenue recognition based on the short-term, day-to-day nature of our operations. See Note 3 – Revenue.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in Hotel operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Advertising costs were $176,000 and $282,000 for the years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) per ShareRevenue Recognition

Basic income (loss) per share is calculated based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each fiscal year. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have any potentially dilutive securities outstanding.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to the recording of allowance for doubtful accounts and allowance for impairment losses which are based on management’s assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable and the fair market value of nonmarketable securities, respectively, as of the end of the fiscal year. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability and are amortized over the life of the debt. Loan amortization costs are included in interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and requires expanded disclosures about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. ASU 2018-11 provides entities another option for transition, allowing entities to not apply the new standard in the comparative periods they present in their financial statements in the year of adoption. Effective July 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 using the modified retrospective approach provided by ASU 2018-11. We elected certain practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, including the election to carryforward historical lease classification. We also elected the short-term lease practical expedient, which allowed us to not recognize leases with a term of less than twelve months on our consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we elected the lease and non-lease components practical expedient, which allowed us to calculate the present value of the fixed payments without performing an allocation of lease and non-lease components. We did not record any operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities upon adoption of the new standard as the aggregate value of the ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are immaterial relative to our total assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2020 and 2019. The standard did not have an impact on our other finance leases, statements of operations or cash flows. See Note 4 and Note 10 for balances of finance lease ROU assets and liabilities, respectively.

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” This ASU modifies the impairment model to utilize an expected loss methodology in place of the currently used incurred loss methodology, which will result in the timelier recognition of losses. ASU No. 2016-13 will be effective for us as of January 1, 2023. The Company is currently reviewing the effect of ASU No. 2016-13.

NOTE 2 - LIQUIDITY

Historically, our cash flows have been primarily generated from our Hotel operations. However, the responses by federal, state, and local civil authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a material detrimental impact on our liquidity. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, our net cash flow used in operations was $5,404,000. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, our net cash flow provided by operations was $9,369,000. We have taken several steps to preserve capital and increase liquidity at our Hotel, including implementing strict cost management measures to eliminate non-essential expenses, postponing capital expenditures, renegotiating certain reoccurring expenses, and temporarily closing certain hotel services and outlets.

As of June 30, 2020, we had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $16,385,000 which included $10,666,000 of restricted cash held by our Hotel senior lender Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Lender”). Of the $10,666,000 restricted cash, $7,486,000 was held for furniture, fixtures and equipment (“FF&E”) reserves and $2,432,000 was held for a possible future property improvement plan (“PIP”) requested by our franchisor, Hilton. However, Hilton has confirmed that it will not require a PIP for our Hotel until relicensing which shall occur at the earlier of (i) January 2030, which is six years after the maturity date of our current senior and mezzanine loans, or (ii) upon the sale of our Hotel. Therefore, on August 19, 2020, Lender released PIP deposits in the amount of $2,379,000 to the Hotel. The funds were utilized to fund operating expenses, including franchise and management fees and other expenses.

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On April 9, 2020, Justice entered into a loan agreement (“SBA Loan”) with CIBC Bank USA under the recently enacted CARES Act administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Justice received proceeds of $4,719,000 from the SBA Loan. In accordance with the requirements of the CARES Act, Justice has used the proceeds from the SBA Loan primarily for payroll costs. As of June 30, 2020, Justice had used $3,568,000 in qualified expenses and had a balance of $1,151,000 available for future qualified expenses. The SBA Loan is scheduled to mature on April 9, 2022 with a 1.00% interest rate and is subject to the terms and conditions applicable to loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the CARES Act. All payments of principal and interest are deferred until October 2020, and the repayment obligations under the loan may be forgiven if the funds are used for payroll and other qualified expenses. Justice anticipates applying for loan forgiveness shortly. All unforgiven portion of the principal and accrued interest will be due at maturity.

In order to increase its liquidity position, InterGroup refinanced its 151-unit apartment complex in Parsippany, New Jersey on April 30, 2020, generating net proceeds of $6,814,000. In June 2020, InterGroup refinanced one of its California properties and generated net proceeds of $1,144,000. InterGroup is currently evaluating other refinancing opportunities and it could refinance additional multifamily properties should the need arise; however, InterGroup does not deem it necessary at this time. InterGroup has an uncollateralized $8,000,000 revolving line of credit from CIBC Bank USA (“CIBC”) of which $5,000,000 was available to be drawn down as of June 30, 2020; however, the outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit was paid down fully on August 28, 2020, making the entire $8,000,000 available to be drawn down should additional liquidity be necessary. On August 28, 2020, Santa Fe sold its 27-unit apartment complex located in Santa Monica, California for $15,650,000 and realized a gain on the sale of approximately $12,026,000. Santa Fe will manage its federal and state income tax liability, and anticipates the utilization of its available net operating losses and capital loss carryforwards. Santa Fe received net proceeds of $12,163,000 after selling costs and repayment of InterGroup’s RLOC of $2,985,000 as InterGroup had drawn on its RLOC in July 2018 to pay off the previous Fannie Mae mortgage on the property. Furthermore, pursuant to the Contribution Agreement between Santa Fe and InterGroup, Santa Fe paid InterGroup $662,000 from the sale. Santa Fe will not seek a replacement property.

As the sole general partner of Justice that controls approximately 93.3% of the voting interest in the Partnership, Portsmouth has the ability to amend the partnership agreement to allow for capital calls to the limited partners of Justice if needed. The majority of any capital calls will be met by Portsmouth. Portsmouth will have financing availability, upon the authorization of the respective board of directors, to borrow from InterGroup and/or Santa Fe to meet any capital calls and its other obligations during the next twelve months and beyond. On August 28, 2020, the Board of InterGroup and Santa Fe have passed resolutions, respectively, to provide funding to Portsmouth if necessary. The Partnership is also allowed to seek additional loans and sell partnership interests. Upon the consent of the general partner and a super majority in interest, the Partnership may sell additional classes or series of units of the Partnership under certain conditions in order to raise additional capital.

Our known short-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for operating and other expenditures, including management and franchise fees, corporate expenses, payroll and related costs, taxes, interest and principal payments on our outstanding indebtedness, and repairs and maintenance of the Hotel.

Our long-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for scheduled debt maturities and capital improvements of the Hotel. We will continue to finance our business activities primarily with existing cash, including from the activities described above, and cash generated from our operations. After considering our approach to liquidity and accessing our available sources of cash, we believe that our cash position, after giving effect to the transactions discussed above, will be adequate to meet anticipated requirements for operating and other expenditures, including corporate expenses, payroll and related benefits, taxes and compliance costs and other commitments, for at least twelve months from the date of issuance of these financial statements, even if current levels of low occupancy were to persist. The objectives of our cash management policy are to maintain existing leverage levels and the availability of liquidity, while minimizing operational costs. We believe that our cash on hand, along with other potential aforementioned sources of liquidity that management may be able to obtain, will be sufficient to fund our working capital needs, as well as our capital lease and debt obligations for at least the next twelve months and beyond. However, there can be no guarantee that management will be successful with its plan.

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NOTE 3 - REVENUE

The following table present our revenue disaggregated by revenue streams.

For the year ended June 30, 2020  2019 
Hotel revenues:        
Hotel rooms $36,465,000  $51,243,000 
Food and beverage  3,529,000   5,353,000 
Garage  2,368,000   2,875,000 
Other operating departments  477,000   410,000 
Total Hotel revenue $42,839,000  $59,881,000 

 

Performance obligations

We identified the following performance obligations for which revenue is recognized as the respective performance obligations are satisfied, which results in recognizing the amount we expect to be entitled to for providing the goods or services:

 

 Cancelable room reservations or ancillary services are typically satisfied as the good or service is transferred to the hotel guest, which is generally when the room stay occurs.
   
 Noncancelable room reservations and banquet or conference reservations represent a series of distinct goods or services provided over time and satisfied as each distinct good or service is provided, which is reflected by the duration of the room reservation.
   
 Other ancillary goods and services are purchased independently of the room reservation at standalone selling prices and are considered separate performance obligations, which are satisfied when the related good or service is provided to the hotel guest.
   
 Components of package reservations for which each component could be sold separately to other hotel guests are considered separate performance obligations and are satisfied as set forth above.

 

Hotel revenue primarily consists of hotel room rentals, revenue from accommodations sold in conjunction with other services (e.g., package reservations), food and beverage sales and other ancillary goods and services (e.g., parking). Revenue is recognized when rooms are occupied or goods and services have been delivered or rendered, respectively. Payment terms typically align with when the goods and services are provided. For package reservations, the transaction price is allocated to the performance obligations within the package based on the estimated standalone selling prices of each component.

 

We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an expected length of one year or less. Due to the nature of our business, our revenue is not significantly impacted by refunds. Cash payments received in advance of guests staying at our hotel are refunded to hotel guests if the guest cancels within the specified time period, before any services are rendered. Refunds related to service are generally recognized as an adjustment to the transaction price at the time the hotel stay occurs or services are rendered. See Note 3 – Revenue.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in Hotel operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Advertising costs were $130,000 and $61,000 for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share

Basic loss per share is calculated based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each fiscal year. As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not have any potentially dilutive securities outstanding.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Management considers new evidence, both positive and negative, that could affect its view of the future realization of deferred tax assets and when appropriate, records tax valuation allowances based on that evidence and estimates. Such estimates primarily relate to the recording of allowance for doubtful accounts which are based on management’s assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable, as of the end of the fiscal year. As of June 30, 2023 based on taxable income that may be available under tax law the deferred taxed asset is not set more likely than not to be realized.

Reclassifications

Certain line items on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2023, for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The related party relationship has been disclosed separately in the financial statements than the other debt obligations the Company has.

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability and are amortized over the life of the debt. Loan amortization costs are included in interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.

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Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

As of June 30, 2023, there was no material impact from the recent adoption of new accounting pronouncements, nor expected material impact from recently issued accounting pronouncements yet to be adopted, on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Going Concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note 9 – Mortgage Notes Payable, as of June 30, 2023, the outstanding balance consists of a senior mortgage loan and mezzanine loan totaling $107,117,000. Both loans mature on January 1, 2024, in addition, the Company has recurring losses and has an accumulated deficit of 105,727,000.

Due to these factors and the Company’s ability to successfully refinance the debt on favorable terms in the current lending environment gives rise to substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the financial statement issuance date.

The Company is exploring the possibility of refinancing its senior mortgage and mezzanine debt with potential lenders. Alternatively, the Company is also exploring the possibility of a loan modification or extension to the existing debt with the current lenders, however, the Company may be unable to access further financing when needed. As such, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional liquidity when needed or under acceptable terms, if at all. During 2021 and first part of calendar 2022, we took advantage of the slow periods to make certain capital improvements including complete refinishing of all guest room furniture, resurfacing half of the hotel bathtubs that needed repair, refreshed meeting space and lobby paint and vinyl, replaced all bed frames and socks, and completed the carpet and wall covering corridor installation. In November 2022, we began our guestroom renovation and had completed approximately 200 guestrooms as of June 30, 2023. Hotel improvements are ongoing to remain competitive and we anticipate completing the guestroom renovations by the end March 2024. Once the Company completes its full renovation, management anticipates its high occupancy to continue and its average daily rates to increase as it completes renovation up to the point of generating a positive cash flows.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern.

NOTE 2 - LIQUIDITY

Historically, our cash flows have been primarily generated from our Hotel operations. However, the responses by federal, state, and local civil authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a material detrimental impact on our liquidity. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2023 our net cash provided in operating activities was $2,741,000. We have taken several steps to preserve capital and increase liquidity at our Hotel, including implementing strict cost management measures to eliminate non-essential expenses, renegotiating certain reoccurring expenses, and temporarily closing certain hotel services and outlets. As the hospitality and travel environment continues to recover, the Company will continue to evaluate what services the Company brings back. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, the Company continued to make capital improvements to the hotel in the amount of $5,866,000 and anticipates continuing its guest room upgrade program during the fiscal year 2024.

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2,295,000 and $2,662,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company had restricted cash of $2,911,000 and $6,226,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company had marketable securities, net of margin due to securities brokers, of $359,000 and $411,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These marketable securities are short-term investments and liquid in nature.

On July 2, 2014, the Partnership obtained from InterGroup an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $4,250,000 at 12% per year fixed interest, with a term of 2 years, payable interest only each month. InterGroup received a 3% loan fee. The loan may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The loan was extended to July 31, 2023. On December 16, 2020, the Partnership and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased the Partnership’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $10,000,000. Upon the dissolution of the Partnership in December 2021, Portsmouth assumed the Partnership’s note payable to InterGroup in the amount of $11,350,000. On December 31, 2021, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $16,000,000. As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, the balance of the loan was $15,700,000 and $14,200,000, net of loan amortization costs of zero, respectively. In July 2023, the note maturity date was extended to July 31, 2025 and the borrowing amount available was increased to $20,000,000. The Company agreed to a 0.5% loan extension and modification fee payable to InterGroup.

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The Company’s known short-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for operating and other expenditures, including management and franchise fees, corporate expenses, payroll and related costs, taxes, interest and principal payments on our outstanding indebtedness, and repairs and maintenance of the Hotel.

Our long-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for scheduled debt maturities and capital improvements of the Hotel. We will continue to finance our business activities primarily with existing cash, including from the activities described above, and cash generated from our operations. The objectives of our cash management policy are to maintain existing leverage levels and the availability of liquidity, while minimizing operational costs. However, there can be no guarantee that management will be successful with its plan.

The following table provides a summary as of June 30, 2023, the Company’s material financial obligations which also including interest payments:

     Year  Year  Year  Year  Year    
  Total  2024  2025  2026  2027  2028  Thereafter 
Mortgage notes payable $107,240,000  $107,240,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Related party notes payable  15,700,000   -   15,700,000   -   -   -   - 
Oher notes payable  2,954,000   567,000   567,000   567,000   463,000   317,000   473,000 
Interest  3,209,000   3,209,000   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $127,603,000  $111,016,000  $16,267,000  $567,000  $463,000  $317,000  $473,000 

NOTE 3 - REVENUE

The following table present our revenue disaggregated by revenue streams.

For the year ended June 30, 2023  2022 
Hotel revenues:        
Hotel rooms $35,684,000  $26,599,000 
Food and beverage  2,625,000   1,471,000 
Garage  2,790,000   3,112,000 
Other operating departments  928,000   352,000 
Total Hotel revenue $42,027,000  $31,534,000 

 

Contract assets and liabilities

We doThe Company does not have any material contract assets as of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, other than trade and other receivables, net on our consolidated balance sheets. Our receivables are primarily the result of contracts with customers, which are reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts that reflects our estimate of amounts that will not be collected.

 

We recordThe Company records contract liabilities when cash payments are received or due in advance of guests staying at our hotel, which are presented within accounts payable and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.sheets and had a balance of $493,000 at July 1, 2022. During the year ended June 30, 2023, the entire $493,000 was recognized as revenue. Contract liabilities decreased to $375,000$290,000 as of June 30, 2020 from $1,215,0002023. The decrease as of June 30, 2019.2023, was primarily driven by a decrease in advance deposits received from customers for services to be performed after June 30, 2023.Contract liabilities increased to $493,000 as of June 30, 2022 from $161,000 as of June 30, 2021. The decreaseincrease for the twelve months ended June 30, 20202022 was primarily driven by $840,000 revenue recognized that was included in the advancedadvance deposits balance as ofreceived from customers for services to be performed after June 30, 2019.2022.

Contract costs

 

We consider sales commissions earned to be incremental costs of obtaining a contract with our customers. As a practical expedient, we expense these costs as incurred as our contracts with customers are less than one year.

 

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NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT IN HOTEL, NET

 

Investment in Hotel consisted of the following as of:

 

   Accumulated Net Book    Accumulated Net Book 
June 30, 2020 Cost Depreciation Value 
June 30, 2023 Cost Depreciation Value 
              
Land $1,124,000  $-  $1,124,000  $1,124,000  $-  $1,124,000 
Finance lease ROU assets  1,775,000   (291,000)  1,484,000   1,805,000   (1,239,000)  566,000 
Furniture and equipment  30,528,000   (27,498,000)  3,030,000   38,727,000   (29,682,000)  9,045,000 
Building and improvements  55,614,000   (28,771,000)  26,843,000   56,273,000   (32,627,000)  23,646,000 
Investment in Hotel, net $89,041,000  $(56,560,000) $32,481,000  $97,929,000  $(63,548,000) $34,381,000 

 

   Accumulated Net Book    Accumulated Net Book 
June 30, 2019 Cost Depreciation Value 
June 30, 2022 Cost Depreciation Value 
              
Land $1,124,000  $-  $1,124,000  $1,124,000  $-  $1,124,000 
Finance lease ROU assets  521,000   (35,000)  486,000   1,805,000   (922,000)  883,000 
Furniture and equipment  30,585,000   (26,840,000)  3,745,000   32,860,000   (28,567,000)  4,293,000 
Building and improvements  55,488,000   (27,491,000)  27,997,000   56,274,000   (31,344,000)  24,930,000 
Investment in Hotel, net $87,718,000  $(54,366,000) $33,352,000  $92,063,000  $(60,833,000) $31,230,000 

 

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE

In August 2007,Finance lease ROU assets, furniture and equipment are stated at cost, depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from 3 to 7 years and amortized over the Company agreedlife of the lease. Building and improvements are stated at cost, depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from 15 to acquire 50% interest in InterGroup Uluniu, Inc., a Hawaiian corporation39 years. Depreciation and a 100% owned subsidiary of InterGroup, for $973,000, which represents an amount equal to the costs paid by InterGroupamortization for the acquisitionyear ended June 30, 2023, and carrying costs of approximately two acres of unimproved land held for development located in Maui, Hawaii. As a related party transaction, the fairness of the financial terms of the transaction were reviewed2022 was $2,715,000 and approved by the independent director of the Company.$2,209,000, respectively.

 

NOTE 65 - INVESTMENT IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES

 

The Company’s investment in marketable securities consists primarily of corporate equities. The Company has also invested in income producing securities, which may include interests in real estate-based companies and REITs, where financial benefit could insure to its shareholders through income and/or capital gain.

 

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As of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, all of the Company’s marketable securities are classified as trading securities. The change in the unrealized gains and losses on these investments are included in earnings. Trading securities are summarized as follows:

 

     Gross  Gross  Net  Fair 
Investment Cost  Unrealized Gain  Unrealized Loss  Unrealized Loss  Value 
                
As of June 30, 2020                    
Corporate                    
Equities $3,955,000  $66,000  $(3,456,000) $(3,390,000) $565,000 
                     
As of June 30, 2019                    
Corporate                    
Equities $6,923,000  $240,000  $(5,738,000) $(5,498,000) $1,425,000 

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     Gross  Gross  Net    
Investment Cost  Unrealized
Gain
  Unrealized
Loss
  Unrealized
(Loss)Gain
  Fair
Value
 
                
As of June 30, 2023                    
Corporate                    
Equities $274,000  $133,000  $(48,000) $85,000  $359,000 
                     
As of June 30, 2022                    
Corporate                    
Equities $643,000  $42,000  $(144,000) $(102,000) $541,000 

 

As of June 30, 20202023 and 2019, approximately 60% and 24% of the investment marketable securities balance above is comprised of the common stock of Comstock Mining Inc. (“Comstock” – NYSE AMERICAN: LODE).

As of June 30, 2020 and 2019,2022, the Company had $3,448,000 and $5,697,000, respectively,$73,000 of unrealized losses related to securities held for over one year; of which $3,400,000 and $5,666,000 are related to its investment in Comstock, respectively. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the decrease in unrealized losses is a result of reclassing $2,266,000 net unrealized gain related to Comstock that was included in the cost basis as of June 30, 2019.year.

 

Net loss(loss) gain on marketable securities on the statement of operations is comprised of realized and unrealized losses. Below is the breakdown of the two components for the years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, respectively.

 

For the year ended June 30, 2020  2019 
Realized loss on marketable securities $(177,000) $(112,000)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities related to Comstock  -   (124,000)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities  (145,000)  (154,000)
Net loss on marketable securities $(322,000) $(390,000)

NOTE 7 – OTHER INVESTMENTS, NET

The Company may also invest, with the approval of the Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee and other Company guidelines, in private investment equity funds and other unlisted securities, such as convertible notes through private placements. Those investments in non-marketable securities are carried at cost on the Company’s balance sheet as part of other investments, net of other than temporary impairment losses.

Other investments, net consist of the following:

Type June 30, 2020  June 30, 2019 
Private equity hedge fund, at cost $57,000  $137,000 
Other investments  30,000   59,000 
  $87,000  $196,000 
For the year ended June 30, 2023  2022 
Realized loss on marketable securities $(137,000) $(433,000)
Realized loss on marketable securities related to Comstock  -   (2,056,000)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities  188,000   1,348,000 
Net gain (loss) on marketable securities $51,000  $(1,141,000)

 

NOTE 86 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis approximate fair value due to their short maturities (i.e., accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and other liabilities, due to securities broker and obligations for securities sold) or the nature and terms of the obligation (i.e., other notes payable and mortgage notes payable).

 

The assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

 

As of June 30, 2020   
  Level 1 
Assets:    
Investment in marketable securities:    
Basic materials $377,000 
REITs and real estate companies  162,000 
Energy  26,000 
  $565,000 
     % of Total 
As of June 30, 2023    Investment 
Industry Group Fair Value  Securities 
       
REITs and real estate companies  350,000   97.5%
Basic materials  9,000   2.5%
  $359,000   100.0%

 

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As of June 30, 2019   
 Level 1 
As of June 30, 2022 Level 1 
Assets:        
Investment in marketable securities:        
Communication services $355,000 
REITs and real estate companies $451,000   162,000 
Basic materials  351,000   18,000 
Consumer cyclical  318,000 
Other  305,000 
Utilities  5,000 
Technology  1,000 
 $1,425,000  $541,000 

 

The fair values of investments in marketable securities are determined by the most recently traded price of each security at the balance sheet date.

 

Financial assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are not included in the tables above include “Other investments in non-marketable securities,” that were initially measured at cost and have been written down to fair value as a result of impairment or adjusted to record the fair value of new instruments received (i.e., preferred shares) in exchange for old instruments (i.e., debt instruments). We had no other Investments in non-marketable securities at June 30, 2023. The following table shows the fair value hierarchy for these assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as follows:

 

        Net loss for the year 
Assets Level 3  June 30, 2020  ended June 30, 2020 
                                                   
Other non-marketable investments $87,000  $87,000  $(80,000)

        Net loss for the year 
Assets Level 3  June 30, 2019  ended June 30, 2019 
                                                  
Other non-marketable investments $196,000  $196,000  $(36,000)

For fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, we received distribution from other non-marketable investments of $29,000 and $36,000, respectively.

Assets Level 3  June 30, 2022  Net loss for the
year ended
June 30, 2022
 
          
Other non-marketable investments $-  $-  $(20,000)

 

Other investments in non-marketable securities are carried at cost net of any impairment loss. The Company has no significant influence or control over the entities that issue these investments. These investments are reviewed on a periodic basis for other-than-temporary impairment. When determining the fair value of these investments on a non-recurring basis, the Company uses valuation techniques such as the market approach and the unobservable inputs include factors such as conversion ratios and the stock price of the underlying convertible instruments. The Company reviews several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include but are not limited to: (i) the length of time an investment is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

 

NOTE 97 – OTHER ASSETS NET

 

Other assets consist of the following as of June 30:

 

  2020  2019 
Inventory - Hotel $37,000  $61,000 
Prepaid expenses  511,000   554,000 
Miscellaneous assets, net  283,000   271,000 
Total other assets $831,000  $886,000 

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  2023  2022 
Inventory - Hotel $27,000  $27,000 
Prepaid expenses  425,000   534,000 
Miscellaneous assets  284,000   291,000 
Total other assets $736,000  $852,000 

 

NOTE 108 – RELATED PARTY AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

The following summarizes the balances of related party and other notes payable as of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, respectively.

 

As of June 30, 2020  2019 
Note payable - InterGroup $3,000,000  $3,000,000 
Note payable - Hilton  3,008,000   3,325,000 
Note payable - Interstate  1,646,000   1,896,000 
SBA Loan - Justice  4,719,000   - 
Total related party and other notes payable $12,373,000  $8,221,000 
As of June 30, 2023  2022 
Related party note payable - InterGroup $15,700,000  $14,200,000 
Other note payable - Hilton  2,058,000   2,375,000 
Other note payable - Aimbridge  896,000   1,146,000 
Total related party and other notes payable $18,654,000  $17,721,000 

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On July 2, 2014, the Partnership obtained from InterGroup an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $4,250,000 at 12% per year fixed interest, with a term of 2 years, payable interest only each month. InterGroup received a 3% loan fee. The loan may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The loan was extended to July 1, 2021.31, 2023. On December 16, 2020, the Partnership and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased the Partnership’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $10,000,000. Upon the dissolution of the Partnership in December 2021, Portsmouth assumed the Partnership’s note payable to InterGroup in the amount of $11,350,000. On December 31, 2021, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $16,000,000. As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, the balance of the loan was $15,700,000 and $14,200,000, net of loan amortization costs of zero, respectively. In July 2023, the note maturity date was extended to July 31, 2025 and the borrowing amount available was increased to $20,000,000. The Company agreed to a 0.5% loan extension and modification fee payable to InterGroup.

 

Note payable to Hilton (Franchisor) is a self-exhausting, interest free development incentive note which is reduced by approximately $316,000$317,000 annually through 2030 by Hilton if the Partnership is still a Franchisee with Hilton.

 

On February 1, 2017, JusticeOperating entered into an HMA with InterstateAmbridge to manage the Hotel with an effective takeover date of February 3, 2017. The term of the management agreement is for an initial period of 10 years commencing on the takeover date and automatically renews for an additional year not to exceed five years in aggregate subject to certain conditions. The HMA also provides for InterstateAmbridge to advance a key money incentive fee to the Hotel for capital improvements in the amount of $2,000,000 under certain terms and conditions described in a separate key money agreement. The key money contribution shall be amortized in equal monthly amounts over an eight (8) year period commencing on the second (2nd) anniversary of the takeover date. AsDuring the first quarter of June 30, 2020 and 2019, balance offiscal year 2021, the Hotel obtained approval from Ambridge to use the key money including accrued interests are $1,009,000for hotel operations and $2,049,000, respectively, and are included in restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets. Unamortizedfunds were exhausted by December 31, 2020. The unamortized portion of the key money isin the amount of $896,000 and $1,146,000 are included in the related partyother notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets.sheets at June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

On April 9, 2020, Justice entered into a loan agreement (“SBA Loan”) with CIBC Bank USA under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration.Administration (the “SBA”). On February 3, 2021, Justice entered into a loan agreement (“Second SBA Loan”) with CIBC Bank USA administered by the SBA. Justice received proceeds of $4,719,000$2,000,000 from the SBA Loan. In accordance with the requirementsAs of the CARES Act, the CompanyJune 30, 2021, Justice used all proceeds from the SBA Loan primarily for payroll costs. As of June 30, 2020, Justice had used $3,568,000 in qualified expenses and had a balance of $1,151,000 available for future qualified expenses. The SBA Loan iswas scheduled to mature on April 9, 2022 withFebruary 3, 2026, had a 1.00% interest rate, and iswas subject to the terms and conditions applicable to loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the CARES Act. All paymentsOn November 19, 2021, the SBA Loan was forgiven in full and $2,000,000 was recorded as gain on debt extinguishment on the consolidated statement of principal and interest are deferred until October 2020, andoperations for the repayment obligations under the loan may be forgiven if the funds are used for payroll and other qualified expenses. Justice anticipates applying for loan forgiveness shortly. All unforgiven portion of the principal and accrued interest will be due at maturity.

As offiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the Company had finance lease obligations outstanding of $1,098,000. These finance leases expire in various years through 2023 at rates ranging from 4.62% to 6.25% per annum. Minimum future lease payments for assets under finance leases as of June 30, 2020 are as follows:2022.

For the year ending June 30,   
2021 $503,000 
2022  492,000 
2023  188,000 
Total minimum lease payments  1,183,000 
Less interest on finance lease  (85,000)
Present value of future minimum lease payments $1,098,000 

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Future minimum principal payments for all related party and other financing transactions are as follows:

 

For the year ending June 30,      
2021 $1,016,000 
2022  8,752,000 
2023  750,000 
   
2024  567,000  $111,050,000 
2025  567,000   16,267,000 
2026  567,000 
2027  463,000 
2028  317,000 
Thereafter  1,819,000   475,000 
 $13,471,000  $129,137,000 

 

As of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, the Company had accounts payable to related party of $2,385,000$7,283,000 and $2,122,000,$4,908,000, respectively. These are amounts due to InterGroup and represent accrued interests and certain shared costs and expenses, primarily general and administrative expenses, rent, insurance, and other expenses thatexpenses.

To fund the redemption of limited partnership interests and to repay the prior mortgage of $42,940,000, Justice obtained a $97,000,000 mortgage loan and a $20,000,000 mezzanine loan in December 2013. The mortgage loan is secured by the Company’s principal asset, the Hotel. The mortgage loan bears an interest rate of 5.275% per annum with interest only payments due through January 2017. Beginning in February 2017, the loan began to amortize over a thirty-year period through its maturity date of January 1, 2024. Outstanding principal balance on the loan was $87,240,000 and $89,114,000 as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As additional security for the mortgage loan, there is a limited guaranty executed by Portsmouth in favor of the mortgage lender. The mezzanine loan is secured by the Operating membership interest held by Mezzanine and is subordinated to the Mortgage Loan. The mezzanine interest only loan had an interest rate of 9.75% per annum and a maturity date of January 1, 2024. As additional security for the mezzanine loan, there is a limited guaranty executed by Portsmouth in favor of the mezzanine lender. On July 31, 2019, Mezzanine refinanced the mezzanine loan by entering into a new mezzanine loan agreement (“New Mezzanine Loan Agreement”) with Cred Reit Holdco LLC in the amount of $20,000,000. The prior Mezzanine Loan which had a 9.75% per annum interest rate was paid off. Interest rate on the new mezzanine loan is 7.25% and the loan matures on January 1, 2024. Interest only payments are allocated amongdue monthly.

Effective May 11, 2017, InterGroup agreed to become an additional guarantor under the limited guaranty and an additional indemnitor under the environmental indemnity for Justice Investors limited partnership’s $97,000,000 mortgage loan and the $20,000,000 mezzanine loan. Pursuant to the agreement, InterGroup is required to maintain certain net worth and liquidity. As of June 30, 2023, InterGroup is in compliance with both requirements. Justice Operating Company, Santa FeLLC has not been meeting certain of its loan covenants such as the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”) which would trigger the creation of a lockbox by the Lender for all cash collected by the Hotel. However, such lockbox has been created and InterGroup.utilized from the loan inception and will be in place up to loan maturity regardless of the DSCR.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors is currently comprised of directors John V. Winfield, William J. Nance, John C. Love, Jerold R. Babin,Yvonne Murphy, and Steve Grunwald. All of the Company’s directors also serve as directors of InterGroup except for Mr. Grunwald. Messrs. WinfieldInterGroup. The Company’s director and Nance also serve onChairman of the Board of Santa Fe. Mr. Winfield alsoAudit Committee, William J. Nance, serves as Managing DirectorComstock’s director and Chairman of Justice.the Audit and Finance, Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees of Comstock.

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John V. Winfield serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Company Santa Fe, and InterGroup. Effective June 2016, Mr. Winfield became the Managing Director of Justice.Justice till its dissolution in December 2021. Depending on certain market conditions and various risk factors, the Chief Executive Officer Santa Fe and InterGroup may, at times, invest in the same companies in which the Company invests. The Company encourages such investments because it places personal resources of the Chief Executive Officer and the resources of Santa Fe and InterGroup, at risk in connection with investment decisions made on behalf of the Company.

On May 24, 2021, John V. Winfield resigned effective immediately as the Company’s President and the Company’s Board of Directors elected David C. Gonzalez as the Company’s new President, effective as of May 24, 2021. Mr. Gonzalez serves as Chief Operating Officer of InterGroup and is an advisor of the Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee of InterGroup and Portsmouth.

 

NOTE 119 – MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

 

On December 18, 2013: (i) Justice Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Operating”), entered into a loan agreement (“Mortgage Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America (“Mortgage Lender”); and (ii) Justice Mezzanine Company, a Delaware limited liability company (“Mezzanine”), entered into a mezzanine loan agreement (“Mezzanine Loan Agreement” and, together with the Mortgage Loan Agreement, the “Loan Agreements”) with ISBI San Francisco Mezz Lender LLC (“Mezzanine Lender” and, together with Mortgage Lender, the “Lenders”). The Partnership iswas the sole member of Mezzanine anduntil its dissolution in December 2021 when Portsmouth replaced the Partnership as the sole member of Mezzanine. Mezzanine is the sole member of Operating.

 

The Loan Agreements provide for a $97,000,000 Mortgage Loan and a $20,000,000 Mezzanine Loan. The proceeds of the Loan Agreements were used to fund the redemption of limited partnership interests and the pay-off of the prior mortgage.

 

The Mortgage Loan is secured by the Partnership’sOperating’s principal asset, the Hotel.Hilton San Francisco-Financial District (the “Property”). The Mortgage Loan bears an interest rate of 5.275% per annum and matures inon January 1, 2024. The term of the loan is ten years with interest only due in the first three years and principal and interest payments to be made during the remaining seven years of the loan based on a thirty-year amortization schedule. The Mortgage Loan also requires payments for impounds related to property tax, insurance and capital improvement reserves. As additional security for the Mortgage Loan, there is a limited guaranty (“Mortgage Guaranty”) executed by the Company in favor of the Mortgage Lender.

 

The Mezzanine Loan is secured by the Operating membership interest held by Mezzanine and is subordinated to the Mortgage Loan. The Mezzanine Loan had an interest rate of 9.75% per annum and a maturity date of January 1, 2024. Interest only payments were due monthly. On July 31, 2019, Mezzanine refinanced the Mezzanine Loan by entering into a new mezzanine loan agreement (“New Mezzanine Loan Agreement”) with Cred Reit Holdco LLC in the amount of $20,000,000. The prior Mezzanine Loan was paid off. Interest rate on the new mezzanine loan is 7.25% and the loan matures on January 1, 2024. Interest only payments are due monthly. As additional security for the new mezzanine loan, there is a limited guaranty executed by the Company in favor of Cred Reit Holdco LLC (the “Mezzanine Guaranty” and, together with the Mortgage Guaranty, the “Guaranties”).

 

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The Guaranties are limited to what are commonly referred to as “bad boy” acts, including: (i) fraud or intentional misrepresentations; (ii) gross negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) misapplication or misappropriation of rents, security deposits, insurance or condemnation proceeds; and (iv) failure to pay taxes or insurance. The Guaranties are full recourse guaranties under identified circumstances, including failure to maintain “single purpose” status which is a factor in a consolidation of Operating or Mezzanine in a bankruptcy of another person, transfer or encumbrance of the Property in violation of the applicable loan documents, Operating or Mezzanine incurring debts that are not permitted, and the Property becoming subject to a bankruptcy proceeding. Pursuant to the Guaranties, the Partnership iswas required to maintain a certain minimum net worth and liquidity. Effective as of May 12, 2017, InterGroup agreed to become an additional guarantor under the limited guaranty and an additional indemnitor under the environmental indemnity for Justice Investors limited partnership’sthe $97,000,000 mortgage loan and the $20,000,000 mezzanine loan. Pursuant to the agreement, InterGroup is required to maintain a certain net worth and liquidity. As of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, InterGroup is in compliance with both requirements. However, due to the Hotel’s current low occupancy and its negative impact on the Hotel’s cash flow, Justice Operating Company, LLC is not meeting certain of its loan covenants such as the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”) which would trigger the creation of a lock-boxlockbox and cash sweep by the Lender for all cash collected by the Hotel, and under certain terms, would allow the Lender to request Operating to replace its hotel management company. The DSCR for Operating hashad been below 1.00 for the last two quarters duringfrom third quarter of fiscal year 2020 to third quarter of fiscal year 2022 while it is required to maintain a DSCR of at least 1.10 to 1.00 for two consecutive quarters. However, such lockbox has been created and utilized from the loan inception and will be in place up to loan maturity regardless of the DSCR. Justice has not missed any of its debt service payments and does not anticipate missing any debt obligations for at least the next twelve months and beyond. Additionally, Operating’s DSCR for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was 0.23 for the Mortgage Loan and 0.19 for the Mezzanine Loan.

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Each of the Loan Agreements contains customary representations and warranties, events of default, reporting requirements, affirmative covenants and negative covenants, which impose restrictions on, among other things, organizational changes of the respective borrower, operations of the Property, agreements with affiliates and third parties. Each of the Loan Agreements also provides for mandatory prepayments under certain circumstances (including casualty or condemnation events) and voluntary prepayments, subject to satisfaction of prescribed conditions set forth in the Loan Agreements.

 

As of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, the Company had the following mortgages:

 

June 30, 2020  June 30, 2019  Interest Rate Origination Date Maturity Date
June 30, 2023June 30, 2023  June 30, 2022  Interest Rate Origination Date Maturity Date
$92,292,000  $93,746,000  Fixed 5.28% December 18, 2013 January 1, 202487,240,000  $89,114,000  Fixed 5.28% December 18, 2013 January 1, 2024
20,000,000   20,000,000  Fixed 9.75% (Fixed 7.25% effective August 1st, 2019) December 18, 2013 January 1, 202420,000,000   20,000,000  Fixed 7.25% July 31, 2019 January 1, 2024
112,292,000   113,746,000  Mortgage notes payable - hotel  107,240,000   109,114,000  Mortgage notes payable - hotel  
(896,000)  (659,000) Net debt issuance costs  (123,000)  (367,000) Net debt issuance costs  
$111,396,000  $113,087,000  Total mortgage notes payable - hotel  107,117,000  $108,747,000  Total mortgage notes payable - hotel  

 

Future minimum principle payments forThe Company is working with several prospective lenders to refinance its senior mortgage notes payable are as follows:well as the mezzanine debt prior to its maturity date of January 1, 2024.

For the year ending June 30,   
2021 $1,547,000 
2022  1,632,000 
2023  1,721,000 
2024  107,392,000 
  $112,292,000 

 

NOTE 1210 – MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

 

On February 1, 2017, JusticeOperating entered into a Hotel management agreement (“HMA”)HMA with Interstate Management Company, LLC (“Interstate”)Aimbridge Hospitality to manage the Hotel, along with its five-level parking garage, with an effective takeover date of February 3, 2017. The term of the management agreement is for an initial period of 10ten years commencing on the takeoverFebruary 3, 2017 date and automatically renews for an additionalsuccessive one (1) year periods, not to exceed five years in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions. TheUnder the terms on the HMA, also provides for Interstatebase management fee (“Basic Fee”) payable to advance a key moneyAimbridge shall be one and seven-tenths percent (1.70%) of total Hotel revenue. In addition to the Basic Fee, Aimbridge shall be entitled to an annual incentive fee for each fiscal year equal to ten percent (10%) of the Hotel for capital improvementsamount by which Gross Operating Profit in the amount of $2,000,000 under certain terms and conditions described in a separate key money agreement. The key money contribution shall be amortized in equal monthly amounts over an eight (8)current fiscal year period commencing onexceeds the second (2nd) anniversary ofprevious fiscal year’s Gross Operating Profit.

For the takeover date. The key money is included in restricted cash balances in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, balance of the key money including accrued interests are $1,009,000 and $2,049,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, unamortized portion of the key money was $1,646,000 and $1,896,000, respectively, and are included in related party and other notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets. During thefiscal years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019, Interstate2022, hotel management fees were $341,000$711,000 and $1,206,000,$530,000, and incentive fees of $505,000 and $525,000, respectively, offset by key money amortization of $250,000 for both years and are included in Hotel operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. As part of the Hotel management agreement, Aimbridge, through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kearny Street Parking LLC, manages the parking garage in-house.

 

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NOTE 1311 – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

 

As of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, all accounts receivables are related to Hotel customers. The Hotel had two customers that accounted for 95%103%, or $239,000$131,000 of accounts receivable at June 30, 2020,2023, and one customertwo customers that accounted for 32%88%, or $272,000$183,000 of accounts receivable at June 30, 2019.2022.

 

The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash with various financial institutions that are monitored regularly for credit quality. At times, such cash and cash equivalents holdings may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or other federally insured limits. Any loss incurred or a lack of access to such funds could have significant adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

 

NOTE 1412 - INCOME TAXES

 

The provision for income tax (expense) benefit (expense) consists of the following:

 

For the years ended June 30, 2020  2019  2023 2022 
Federal                
Current tax benefit $15,000  $165,000 
Deferred tax benefit (expense)  1,349,000   (817,000)
Current tax expense $-  $- 
Deferred tax expense  (5,513,000)  (310,000)
  1,364,000   (652,000)  (5,513,000)  (310,000)
State                
Current tax expense  (1,000)  (16,000)  (1,000)  (1,000)
Deferred tax benefit (expense)  571,000   (288,000)
Deferred tax (expense) benefit  (2,398,000)  169,000 
  570,000   (304,000)  (2,399,000)  168,000 
Total income tax benefit (expense) $1,934,000  $(956,000)
Total income tax (expense) benefit $(7,912,000) $(142,000)

 

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate is as follows:

 

For the years ended June 30, 2020  2019 
       
Statutory federal tax rate  21.0%  21.0%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit  9.2%  6.8%
Disallowed interest  10.3%  -%
Other  -1.0%  -0.8%
   39.6%  27.0%

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For the years ended June 30, 2023  2022 
       
Statutory federal tax rate  21.0%  21.0%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit  -8.9%  2.0%
Non-taxable PPP loan  -   21.7%
Provision to return adjustment  11.8%  8.3%
Valuation allowance  -193.4%  -236.7%
Deferral True-Up – Justice Basis Diff in FA  -   180.9%
Other  2.1%  0.6%
   -167.4%  -2.2%

 

The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and (liabilities) as of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022 are as follows:

 

 2020  2019  2023 2022 
Deferred tax assets                
Net operating loss carryforward $6,238,000  $4,419,000  $13,073,000  $10,925,000 
Investment reserve  674,000   756,000 
Interest expense  1,466,000   -   3,185,000   2,231,000 
Accruals and reserves  565,000   587,000 
Depreciation  15,054,000   15,646,000 
State tax credits  524,000   - 
Capital loss carryforward  1,322,000   - 
Other  1,755,000   1,937,000   61,000   1,800,000 
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance  33,784,000   31,189,000 
Less Valuation allowance  (33,784,000)  (22,775,000)
Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance  -   8,414,000 
  10,133,000   7,112,000         
Deferred tax liabilities                
Basis difference in Justice  (3,295,000)  (2,290,000)
State taxes  (368,000)  (245,000)  -   (503,000)
Valuation allowance  (496,000)  (523,000)
  (4,159,000)  (3,058,000)  -   (503,000)
Net deferred tax assets $5,974,000  $4,054,000  $-  $7,911,000 

Management considers new evidence, both positive and negative, that could affect its view of the future realization of deferred tax assets to determine if it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized. As of June 30, 2023, it has been determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be recognized. Thus, there is a full valuation allowance of $33,784,000 as of June 30, 2023. This was an increase of $11,009,000 from June 30, 2022.

 

As of June 30, 2020,2023, the Company had net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $20,705,000$41,835,000 and $21,379,000$48,500,000 for federal and state purposes, respectively. TheseOf the $41,835,000 federal NOL carryforwards, $14,707,000 expire in varying amounts through 2037 and $27,128,000 of post-2017 NOLs can be carried forward indefinitely. Note that the post-2017 NOLs may only offset 80% of future taxable income. The Company had capital loss carryforwards of $4,429,000 for federal and state purposes. The capital losses begin to expire in 2024 for both federal and state purposes. There are immaterial California state tax credits of $524,000 which expire in various years.

As of June 30, 2022, the Company had net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $35,011,000 and $40,416,000 for federal and state purposes, respectively. Of the $35,011,000 federal NOL’s carryforwards , $14,697,000 expire in varying amount through 2038.2037 and $20,314,000 of post 2017 NOL’s can be carried forward indefinitely. Note that the post 2017 NOL’s may only offset 80% of future taxable income.

 

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Assets and liabilities are established for uncertain tax positions taken or positions expected to be taken in income tax returns when such positions are judged to not meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold based on the technical merits

Utilization of the positions. As of June 30, 2020,certain tax attributes may be subject to a substantial annual limitation if it has beenshould be determined that there are no uncertain tax positions likelyhas been a change in the ownership of more than 50 percent of the value of the Company’s stock, pursuant to impactSection 382 of the Company.Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and similar state provisions. The annual limitation may result in the expiration of net operating losses before utilization.

 

The Company files tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates and is subject to examination by federal, state, and local jurisdictions, where applicable. Note that partnership dissolved on July 15, 2021 when Portsmouth acquired 100% of Justice LLP.

 

As of June 30, 2020,2023, tax years beginning in fiscal years 20152019 and 20162018 remain open to examination by the major tax jurisdictions and are subject to the statute of limitations.

Uncertain Tax Positions

The Company regularly evaluates the likelihood of realizing the benefit from income tax positions that it has taken in various federal, state and foreign filings by considering all relevant facts, circumstances and information available. If the Company determines it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, a benefit will be recognized at the largest amount that it believes is cumulatively greater than 50% likely to be realized. The following table summarizes changes in the amount of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions:

Unrecognized Tax Benefits at June 30, 2022 $- 
Increase in tax positions taken  1,665,000 
Decrease in tax positions taken  - 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits at June 30, 2023 $1,665,000 

$0 and $1,665,000 of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023, respectively, would impact the effective tax rate if recognized. The unrecognized tax benefit is not expected to reverse in the next 12 months. Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense. As of June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023, no interest and penalties were recorded.

 

NOTE 1513 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company operates in two reportable segments, the operation of the Hotel (“Hotel Operations”) and the investment of its cash in marketable securities and other investments (“Investment Transactions”). These two operating segments, as presented in the consolidated financial statements, reflect how management internally reviews each segment’s performance. Management also makes operational and strategic decisions based on this same information.

 

Information below represents reporting segments for the years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, respectively. Segment incomeloss from Hotel operations consists of the operation of the Hotel and operation of the garage. Loss from investments consists of net investment gain (loss), dividend and interest income and investment related expenses.

 

As of and for the year Hotel Investment      Hotel Investment     
ended June 30, 2020 Operations  Transactions  Other  Total 
ended June 30, 2023 Operations  Transactions  Other  Total 
Revenues $42,839,000  $-  $-  $42,839,000  $42,027,000  $-  $-  $42,027,000 
Segment operating expenses  (37,333,000)  -   (747,000)  (38,080,000)  (34,457,000)  -   (1,793,000)  (36,250,000)
Segment income (loss)  5,506,000   -   (747,000)  4,759,000   7,570,000   -   (1,793,000)  5,777,000 
Interest expense - mortgage  (7,326,000)  -   -   (7,326,000)  (6,467,000)  -   -   (6,467,000)
Interest expense – related party  (1,725,000)  -   -   (1,725,000)
Depreciation and amortization expense  (2,192,000)  -   -   (2,192,000)  (2,715,000)  -   -   (2,715,000)
Loss from investments  -   (398,000)  -   (398,000)  -   (161,000)  -   (161,000)
Income tax benefit  -   -   1,934,000   1,934,000 
Net income (loss) $(4,012,000) $(398,000) $1,187,000  $(3,223,000)
Income tax expense  -   -   (7,912,000)  (7,912,000)
Net loss $(3,337,000) $(161,000) $(9,705,000) $(13,203,000)
Total assets $49,716,000  $652,000  $7,186,000  $57,554,000  $40,457,000  $359,000  $284,000  $41,100,000 

As of and for the year Hotel  Investment       
ended June 30, 2022 Operations  Transactions  Other  Total 
Revenues $31,534,000  $-  $-  $31,534,000 
Segment operating expenses  (27,451,000)  -   (1,130,000)  (28,581,000)
Segment income (loss)  4,083,000   -   (1,130,000)  2,953,000 
Interest expense – mortgage  (6,549,000)  -   -   (6,549,000)
Interest expense – related party  (1,375,000)  -   -   (1,375,000)
Gain on debt forgiveness  2,000,000   -   -   2,000,000 
Depreciation and amortization expense  (2,209,000)  -   -   (2,209,000)
Loss from investments  -   (1,243,000)  -   (1,243,000)
Income tax expense  -   -   (142,000)  (142,000)
Net loss $(4,050,000) $(1,243,000) $(1,272,000) $(6,565,000)
Total assets $40,810,000  $541,000  $8,448,000  $49,799,000 

 

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As of and for the year Hotel  Investment       
ended June 30, 2019 Operations  Transactions  Other  Total 
Revenues $59,881,000  $-  $-  $59,881,000 
Segment operating expenses  (44,466,000)  -   (766,000)  (45,232,000)
Segment income (loss)  15,415,000   -   (767,000)  14,649,000 
Interest expense - mortgage  (7,634,000)  -   -   (7,634,000)
Loss on disposal of assets  (398,000)  -   -   (398,000)
Depreciation and amortization expense  (2,309,000)  -   -   (2,309,000)
Loss from investments  -   (438,000)  -   (438,000)
Income tax expense  -   -   (956,000)  (956,000)
Net income (loss) $5,074,000  $(438,000) $(1,722,000) $2,914,000 
Total assets $55,664,000  $1,621,000  $5,269,000  $62,554,000 

 

NOTE 16 -14 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

As discussed in Note 108 – Related Party and Other Financing Transactions, on July 2, 2014,upon the Partnership obtained from thedissolution of Justice in December 2021, Portsmouth assumed Justice’s note payable to InterGroup Corporation an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $4,250,000. The balance of this$11,350,000. On December 31, 2021, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered into a loan was $3,000,000modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $16,000,000. As of June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, the balance of the loan was $15,700,000 and $14,200,000, respectively, and are included in the related party and other notes payable in the consolidated balance sheets. In July 2023, the note maturity date was extended to July 31, 2025 and the borrowing amount available was increased to $20,000,000. The loan matures on July 1, 2021.

In connection with the redemption of limited partnership interests of Justice, Justice Operating Company LLC agreed to pay a total of $1,550,000 in fees0.5% loan extension and modification fee payable to certain officers and directors of the Company for services rendered in connection with the redemption of partnership interests, refinancing of Justice’s properties and reorganization of Justice. This agreement was superseded by a letter dated December 11, 2013 from Justice, in which Justice assumed the payment obligations of Justice Operating Company, LLC. As of June 30, 2018, $200,000 of these fees remained payable and were paid off as of June 30, 2019.InterGroup.

 

Certain shared costs and expenses, primarily administrative expenses, rent and insurance are allocated amongbetween the Company Santa Fe and InterGroup based on management’s estimate of the pro rata utilization of resources. For the years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, these expenses were approximately $72,000$144,000 for each year.

 

FourAll of the Company’s Directors serve as directors of InterGroup and two of the Company’s Directors serve on the Board of Santa Fe.InterGroup.

 

As Chairman of the Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John V. Winfield, directs the investment activity of the Company in public and private markets pursuant to authority granted by the Board of Directors. Mr. Winfield also serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Santa Fe and InterGroup and oversees the investment activity of those companies.InterGroup. Effective June 2016, Mr. Winfield became the Managing Director of Justice. Depending on certain market conditions and various risk factors, the Chief Executive Officer Santa Fe and InterGroup may, at times, invest in the same companies in which the Company invests. Such investments align the interests of the Company with the interests of these related parties because it places the personal resources of the Chief Executive Officer and the resources of Santa Fe and InterGroup at risk in substantially the same manner as the Company in connection with investment decisions made on behalf of the Company.

 

NOTE 1715 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Cash Management Agreement

 

As part of the Hotel refinancing effective December 18, 2013, Operating entered into a Cash Management Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (“Lender”) and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Cash Management Bank”) whereby all cash received by Operating is to be deposited into a business checking account controlled by the Cash Management Bank up to the loan maturity date. Additionally, other terms of the Cash Management Agreement provide that effective February 2019 or upon a Property Improvement Plan (“PIP”) requirement by Hilton (“Franchisor”) deemed the “Cash Sweep Period” during which all excess cash generated by Operating beyond the monthly budgeted expenses and debt services including principal and interest, insurance reserves, real estate taxes reserve, furniture fixtures and equipment (“FF&E”) reserves, for the senior and mezzanine loans, will be held by the Cash Management Bank for future hotel improvements as required by the date or a PIP. Currently, any and all funds are being controlled by the Cash Management Bank according to the Cash Management Agreement.

 

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Franchise Agreements

 

The Partnership entered into a Franchise License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with the HLT Existing Franchise Holding LLC (“Hilton”) on December 10, 2004. The term of the License agreement was for an initial period of 15 years commencing on the date the Hotel began operating as a Hilton hotel, with an option to extend the License Agreement for another five years, subject to certain conditions. On June 26, 2015, Operating and Hilton entered into an amended franchise agreement which amongst other things extended the License Agreement through 2030, and also provided the Partnership certain key money cash incentives to be earned through 2030.

 

Since the opening of the Hotel as a full brand Hilton in January 2006, the Partnershipit has incurred monthly royalties, program fees and information technology recapture charges equal to a percentage of the Hotel’s gross room revenue. Fees for such services during fiscal year 20202023 and 20192022 totaled approximately $3.0 million$3,029,000 and $4.1 million,$2,107,000, respectively.

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Hotel Employees

 

Effective February 3, 2017, the PartnershipThe hotel operations had no employees.187 employees as of June 30, 2023. On February 3, 2017, InterstateAimbridge assumed all labor union agreements and retained employees of their choice to continue providing services to the Hotel.Justice provides all funding for all payroll and related costs. As of June 30, 2020,2023, approximately 87%90% of those employees were represented by one of three labor unions, and their terms of employment were determined under various collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”) to which the PartnershipAimbridge was a party. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the Partnership renewed the CBA for Local 2 (Hotel and Restaurant Employees). expired on August 13, 2022 and a new Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) was signed June 26, 2023. CBA for Local 856 (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) will expireexpired on December 31, 2022.2022 and a new agreement was signed on April 26, 2023. CBA for Local 39 (Stationary Engineers) will expire on July 31, 2024.

 

Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, which includes not just terms and conditions of employment, but scope and coverage of employees, is a regular and expected course of business operations for the PartnershipCompany and Interstate.Aimbridge. The PartnershipCompany expects and anticipates that the terms of conditions of CBAs will have an impact on wage and benefit costs, operating expenses, and certain hotel operations during the life of each CBA and incorporates these principles into its operating and budgetary practices.

 

Legal Matters

Portsmouth Square, Inc., through its operating company Justice Investors Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), is the owner of the real property located at 750 Kearny Street in San Francisco, currently improved with a 27 – story building which houses a Hilton Hotel (the “Property”). The Property was purchased and improved pursuant to the terms of a series of agreements with the City and County of San Francisco (the “City”) in the early 1970’s. The terms of the agreements and subsequent approvals and permits included a condition by which the Company was required to construct an ornamental overhead pedestrian bridge across Kearny Street, connecting the Property to a nearby City park and underground parking garage known as Portsmouth Square (the “Bridge”). Included in the approval process was the City’s issuance of a Major Encroachment Permit (“Permit”) allowing the Bridge to span over Kearney Street. As of May 24, 2022, the City has purported to revoke the Permit and on June 13, 2022, has directed the Company to submit a general bridge removal and restoration plan (the “Plan”) at the Company’s expense. The Company disputes the legality of the purported revocation of the Permit. The Company further disputes the existence of any legal or contractual obligation to remove the Bridge at its expense. In particular, representatives of the Company participated in meetings with the City on and at various times after August 1, 2019, to discuss a collaborative process for the possible removal of the Bridge. Until the purported revocation of the Permit in 2022, the City representatives repeatedly and consistently promised and agreed that the City will pay for the associated costs of any Bridge removal. Nevertheless, without waiving any rights, in an effort to understand all of the available options, and to provide a response to the City’s directives, the Company has engaged a Project Manager, a structural engineering firm and an architect to advise on the development of a Plan for the Bridge removal, as well as the reconstruction of the front of the Hilton Hotel. The Company has been working cooperatively with the City on the process for removal of the Bridge and its related physical encroachments, including obtaining regulatory approvals and permits. A final Plan is currently not expected to be completed until late calendar year of 2023, and permits are unlikely to be obtained until mid-2024 at the earliest. The Company is currently in discussion with the City regarding both the process and financial responsibility for the implementation of the Plan and reconstruction of the impacted portions of the Hotel. Those discussions are expected to continue through the Autumn of 2023.

 

The Company may be subject to legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company will defend itself vigorously against any such claims. Management does not believe that the impact of such matters will have a material effect on the financial conditions or result of operations when resolved.

 

NOTE 1816 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On August 19, 2020, Operating entered into a consent agreement wherebyThe Company evaluated subsequent events through the Lender agreed to release certain PIP deposits held in escrow fordate that the benefitaccompanying financial statements were issued and has determined that no material subsequent events exist through the date of Operating but restricted to be utilized specifically for a future PIP. Since Franchisor will not require a PIP until the expiration of the franchise agreement in January 2030 or upon the sale of the Hotel, on August 19, 2020, Operating received PIP deposits in the amount of $2,379,000 held by Lender. The funds were utilized to fund operating expenses, including franchise and management fees and other expenses.this filing.

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

 

None.There were no disagreements on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, nor auditing scope or procedure.

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

 

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company’s management,Disclosure controls are procedures that are designed with the participationobjective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of June 30, 2023, as required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer carried out an evaluation of the Company’seffectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and PrincipalChief Financial Officer has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’sconcluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) orand 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) aswere not effective because of a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the endCompany’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Specifically, the Company’s management has concluded that our control around the interpretation and accounting for the deferred tax asset valuation allowance was not effectively designed or maintained. In light of this material weakness, we performed additional analysis as deemed necessary to ensure that our financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, management believes that the fiscal period covered byfinancial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based upon such evaluation, management has concluded that10-K present fairly in all material respects our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this filing is accumulated and communicated to management and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.period presented.

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

ManagementAs required by SEC rules and regulations implementing Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Thereporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

TheU.S. GAAP. Our internal control over financial reporting includeincludes those policies and procedures that:

 

1. pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect ourthe transactions and dispositions of the assets of our assets;company,

 

2. provide reasonable assurance that our transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,U.S. GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and our directors;directors, and

 

3. provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Management, includingBecause of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect errors or misstatements in our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, conducted anconsolidated financial statements. Also, 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 or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting usingas of June 30, 2023. In making these assessments, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Based on its evaluation underour assessments and those criteria, management determined that framework, management concluded that the Company’sour internal controlcontrols over financial reporting waswere not effective as of June 30, 2020.

This annual report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm, pursuant to provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that permit us to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.2023.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

There have beenOther than the material weakness identified above, there were no changes in the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-Kquarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’sour internal control over financial reportingreporting.

 

Item 9B. Other Information.

 

None.

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

 

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the Directors and Executive Officers of the Company as of June 30, 2020:2023:

 

Name Position with the Company Age Term to Expire
       
John V. Winfield Chairman of the Board; President73Fiscal 2020 Annual Meeting
Board and Chief Executive Officer (1) 76 Fiscal 2023 Annual Meeting
       
Jerold R. BabinYvonne Murphy Director 8766 Fiscal 20202023 Annual Meeting
       
John C. Love Director(2)(3)(4) 8083 Fiscal 20202023 Annual Meeting
       
William J. Nance Director (2)(3) 7679 Fiscal 20202023 Annual Meeting
       
Steve Grunwald Director (1)(3)(4) 3941 Fiscal 20202023 Annual Meeting
       
Other Executive Officers:    
       
Danfeng XuDavid C . GonzalezPresident (1)56N/A

Jolie Kahn

Secretary

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N/A

Ann Marie Blair Treasurer, Controller (Principal Financial Officer), and Secretary. Ms. Blair appointed effective July 6, 2023 3336 N/A
       
David C. GonzalezDanfeng Xu Advisor of Executive Strategic Real EstateTreasurer, Controller (Principal Financial Officer), and Securities Investment Committee (1)Secretary. Ms. Xu resigned effective August 31, 2022 5335 N/A

 

(1) Member of Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee

(2) Member of Audit Committee

(3) Member of Compensation Committee

(4) Member of Nominating Committee

 

Business Experience:

 

The principal occupation and business experience during the last five years for each of the Directors and Executive Officers of the Company are as follows:

 

John V. Winfield — Mr. Winfield was first elected to the Board in May of 1996 and currently serves as the Company’s Chairman of the Board President and Chief Executive Officer. On May 24, 2021, Mr. Winfield is Chairmanresigned effective immediately from the position of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Portsmouth’s parent company Santa Fe, having held those positions since April 1996.Company’s President. Mr. Winfield is also Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Santa Fe’sInterGroup, Portsmouth’s parent company, InterGroup, and has held those positions since 1987. Effective June 2016, Mr. Winfield became the Managing Director of Justice. Mr. Winfield’s extensive experience as an entrepreneur and investor, as well as his managerial and leadership experience from serving as a chief executive officer and director of public companies, led to the Board’s conclusion that he should serve as a director of the Company.

 

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Jerold R. BabinDavid C. Gonzalez Mr. BabinGonzalez was firstelected as the Company’s President in May 2021 upon the resignation of Mr. Winfield. Mr. Gonzalez was appointed as a DirectorChief Operating Officer on May 31, 2023 and Vice President Real Estate of the Company on February 1996. Mr. Babin is also a director ofInterGroup, Portsmouth’s parent company, Theon January 31, 2001 through May 31, 2023. Since 1989, Mr. Gonzalez has served in numerous capacities with InterGroup, Corporation (“InterGroup”),including Controller and Director of Real Estate. Mr. Gonzalez was appointed advisor of the Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee of InterGroup and Portsmouth in February 2020.

Yvonne L. Murphy Mrs. Murphy was elected to the Board of Portsmouth in October 2022 and served as a public company. Mr.director at Portsmouth from March to December 2019. Mrs. Murphy took the place of Director Babin isupon his passing in October 2022. Mrs. Murphy has impressive experiences in corporate management, legal research, and legislative lobbying for over 30 years. She was a retail securities broker. From 1974 to 1989, he worked at Drexel Burnhammember of Governor Kenny C. Guinn’s executive staff in Nevada and from 1989 to June 30, 2010, hewas employed for years by the prestigious Jones Vargas law firm in Reno, Nevada. She served in nine legislative sessions during the most challenging years in Nevada’s history. Before starting her lobbying firm, Ms. Murphy worked for Prudential Securities (later Wachovia SecuritiesRR Partners in its corporate office in Las Vegas, Nevada, and now Wells Fargo Advisors) where he held the title of First Vice-President. Mr. Babin retired from his position at Wells Fargo advisors in June 2010. For the past 20 years, until present, Mr. Babin has also served as an arbitrator for FINRA (formerly NASD). Mr. Babin’s extensive experience in the securitiesGovernment Affairs Division in Reno. She has a Doctorate and financial marketsa Master’s in Business Administration from the California Pacific University. Within her community, she also serves as well has hisa volunteer board member for the Reno Philharmonic and Renown Health. Mrs. Murphy’s extensive government affairs and business experience in the securities and public company regulatory industry led to the Board’s conclusion that heshe should serve as a director of the Company. Mrs. Murphy has been a Director of InterGroup since 2014.

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John C. Love — Mr. Love was appointed a Director of the Company on March 5, 1998. Mr. Love is an international hospitality and tourism consultant. He is a retired partner in the national CPA and consulting firm of Pannell Kerr Forster and, for the last 30 years, a lecturer in hospitality industry management control systems and competition & strategy at Golden Gate University and San Francisco State University. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of Golden Gate University and the Executive Secretary of the Hotel and Restaurant Foundation. Mr. Love served as a Director of Santa Fe from March 1999 to December 2019. Mr. Love is also a Director of InterGroup, having been appointed in January 1998. Mr. Love’s extensive experience as a CPA and in the hospitality industry, including teaching at the university level for the last 30 years in management control systems, and his knowledge and understanding of finance and financial reporting, led to the Board’s conclusion that he should serve as a director of the Company.

 

William J. Nance — Mr. Nance was first elected to the Board in May 1996. Mr. Nance is also a Director of Santa Fe, having held that position since May 1996. He is the President and CEO of Century Plaza Printers, Inc., a company he founded in 1979. He has also served as a consultant in the acquisition and disposition of multi-family and commercial real estate. Mr. Nance is a Certified Public Accountant and, from 1970 to 1976, was employed by Kenneth Leventhal & Company where he was a Senior Accountant specializing in the area of REITs and restructuring of real estate companies, mergers and acquisitions, and all phases of real estate development and financing. Mr. Nance is a Director of InterGroup and has held such position since 1984. Mr. Nance also serves as a director of Comstock Mining, Inc. Mr. Nance’s extensive experience as a CPA and in numerous phases of the real estate industry, his business and management experience gained in running his own businesses, his service as a director and audit committee member for other public companies and his knowledge and understanding of finance and financial reporting, led to the Board’s conclusion that he should serve as a director of the Company.

 

Steve Grunwald — Mr. Grunwald joined the Board in December 2019. Mr. Grunwald is a successful hospitality operator with over 15 years of experience. He worked at various positions at the five-star hotel Le Châtelain Brussels and later on became the General Manager of the property. In 2006, Mr. Grunwald actively participated in the construction and opening of a boutique hotel, The Progress Hotel. He became the General Manager of two more properties in 2009. In 2013, he oversaw the renovations and reopening of The Hotel Siru and took over the management of the property. Mr. Grunwald is currently managing four hotels of different styles and categories. Mr. Grunwald obtained his bachelor’s degree from Brussels Business Institute’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management in 2004. Mr. Grunwald’s vast experience in the hospitality industry led to the Board’s conclusion that he should serve as a director of the Company.

 

Jerold R. Babin — Mr. Babin was first appointed as a director of the Company in February 1996. Mr. Babin is also a director of Portsmouth’s parent company, InterGroup. Mr. Babin was a retail securities broker. From 1974 to 1989, he worked at Drexel Burnham, and from 1989 to 2010, he worked for Prudential Securities (later Wachovia Securities and now Wells Fargo Advisors), where he held the title of First Vice President. Mr. Babin retired from his position at Wells Fargo advisors in June 2010. Mr. Babin had also served as an arbitrator for FINRA (formerly NASD) for over 20 years. Mr. Babin’s extensive experience in the securities and financial markets, as well as his involvement in the securities and public company regulatory industry, led to the Board’s conclusion that he should serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Babin served as a Board Member up to the time of his passing in October 2022.

Ann Marie Blair – Ms. Blair was appointed as Treasurer and Controller of the Company on July 6, 2023. Ms. Blair also serves as Treasurer and Controller of InterGroup, having been appointed to the position on July 6, 2023. Prior to joining the Company, she had served as Chief Financial Officer in the advertising technology industry. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and her Master of Business Administration from Cumberland University.

Danfeng Xu – Ms. Xu was appointed as Treasurer and Controller of the Company on October 16, 2017. Ms. Xu also serves as Treasurer and Controller of InterGroup, and Santa Fe, having been appointed to those positionsthe position on October 16, 2017. On June 1, 2018, she was appointed Secretary of the Company InterGroup and Santa Fe.InterGroup. Prior to joining the Company, she had served as Controller and worked in other positions at the Hotel from July 2010 to February 2017. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance from The Ohio State University and her Master of Professional Accounting, with a concentration in Audit and Assurance from University of Washington. Ms. Xu resigned effective August 31, 2022.

 

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David C. Gonzalez — Mr. Gonzalez was appointed Vice President Real Estate of InterGroup on January 31, 2001. Since 1989, Mr. Gonzalez has served in numerous capacities with InterGroup, including Controller and Director of Real Estate. Mr. Gonzalez was appointed advisor of the Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee of the Company, Santa Fe and InterGroup in February 2020.

 

Family Relationships: There are no family relationships among directors, executive officers, or persons nominated or chosen by the Company to become directors or executive officers.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings: No director or executive officer, or person nominated or chosen to become a director or executive officer, was involved in any legal proceeding requiring disclosure.

 

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

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company’s officers and directors, and each beneficial owner of more than ten percent of the Common Stock of the Company, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Officers, directors and greater than ten-percent shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

 

Based solely on its review of the copies of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to the Company during its most recent fiscal year, or written representations from certain reporting persons that no Forms 5 were required for those persons, the Company believes that during fiscal 20202023 all filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors, and greater than ten-percent beneficial owners were complied with.

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Code of Ethics.

 

The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to its executive officers, including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions as well as its Board of Directors. A copy of the Code of Ethics is filed as Exhibit 14 to this Report. A copy is also posted on the Portsmouth page of its parent company’s website at www.intgla.com. The Company will provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of its Code of Ethics by sending such request to: Portsmouth Square, Inc., Attn: Treasurer, 12121 Wilshire Boulevard,1516 S Bundy Drive, Suite 610,200, Los Angeles, California 90025. The Company will promptly disclose any amendments or waivers to its Code of Ethics on Form 8-K.

 

BOARD AND COMMITTEE INFORMATION

 

Portsmouth is an unlisted company and a Smaller Reporting Company under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). With the exception of the Company’s PresidentChairman of the Board and CEO, John V. Winfield, all of Portsmouth’s Board of Directors consists of “independent” directors as independence is defined by the applicable rules of the SEC and NASDAQ.

 

Procedures for Recommendations of Nominees to Board of Directors

 

There have been no changes to the procedures previously disclosed by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors.

 

Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

Portsmouth is an unlisted company and a Smaller Reporting Company under SEC rules and regulations. The Company’s Audit Committee is currently comprised of Directors William J. Nance (Chairperson) and John C. Love, each of whom are independent directors as independence is defined by the applicable rules of the SEC and NASDAQ, and as may be modified or supplemented. William J. Nance and John C. Love also meets the audit committee financial expert requirement based on their qualifications and business experience discussed above in Item 10.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

 

The following table provides certain summary information concerning compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to the Company’s principal executive officer and other named executive officers of the Company whose total compensation exceeded $100,000 for all services rendered to the Company for each of the Company’s last two completed fiscal years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019.2022. No stock awards, long-term compensation, options or stock appreciation rights were granted to any of the named executive officers during the last two fiscal years.

 

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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

 

Annual Compensation
Name and Fiscal       All Other     Fiscal      All Other    
Principal Position Year  Salary  Bonus  Compensation  Total  Year Salary  Bonus  Compensation  Total 
                      
John V. Winfield  2020  $306,000(1) $   -  $        -  $306,000  2023 $433,000(1) $318,000  $-  $751,000 
Chairman; President  2019  $306,000(1) $-  $-  $306,000 
and Chief Executive Officer                    
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 2022 $433,000(1) $-  $-  $433,000 
                  
David C. Gonzalez 2023 $173,000  $211,000  $-  $384,000 
President 2022 $173,000  $-  $-  $173,000 

(1) Amounts shown include $6,000 per year in regular Directors fees.

 

Portsmouth has no stock option plan or stock appreciation rights for its executive officers. The Company has no pension or long-term incentive plans. There are no employment contracts between Portsmouth and any executive officer, and there are no termination-of-employment or change-in-control arrangements.

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Internal Revenue Code Limitations

 

Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), provides that, in the case of a publicly held corporation, the corporation is not generally allowed to deduct remuneration paid to its chief executive officer and certain other highly compensated officers to the extent that such remuneration exceeds $1,000,000 for the taxable year. Certain remuneration, however, is not subject to disallowance, including compensation paid on a commission basis and, if certain requirements prescribed by the Code are satisfied, other performance-based compensation. Since InterGroup Santa Fe and Portsmouth are each a public company, the $1,000,000 limitation applies separately to the compensation paid by each entity. Stock option expenses are also amortized over several years. For fiscal years 20202023 and 2019,2022, no compensation paid by the Company to its CEO or other executive officers was subject the deduction disallowance prescribed by Section 162(m) of the Code.

 

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

 

The following table provides information concerning compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to the Company’s directors for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.2022.

 

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE

 

Name Fees Earned
or Paid in Cash
  All Other
Compensation
  Total  

Fees Earned

or Paid in Cash

 

All Other

Compensation

  Total 
              
Jerold R. Babin $6,000   -  $6,000 
Yvonne Murphy $6,000   -  $6,000 
                        
John C. Love $8,000(1)  -  $8,000  $8,000(1)  -  $8,000 
                        
William J. Nance $8,000(1)  -  $8,000  $8,000(1)  -  $8,000 
                        
Yvonne L. Murphy(3) $3,000   -  $3,000 
            
Steve Grunwald $3,000   -  $3,000  $6,000   -  $6,000 
                        
John V. Winfield (2)  -   -   -   -   -   - 

 

(1) Amounts shown include regular Board fees and Audit Committee fees.

 

(2) As an executive officer, Mr. Winfield’s director fees are reported in the Summary Compensation Table.

(3) Mrs. Murphy was elected as a director of the Company on February 28, 2019. She resigned on December 27, 2019.

 

Each director of the Company is paid a Board retainer fee of $1,500 per quarter for a total annual compensation of $6,000. This policy has been in effect since July 1, 1985. Members of the Company’s Audit Committee also receive a fee of $500 per quarter. Directors and Committee members are also reimbursed for their out-of-pocket travel costs to attend meetings.

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Change in Control or Other Arrangements

 

Except for the foregoing, there are no other arrangements for compensation of directors and there are no employment contracts between the Company and its directors or any change in control arrangements.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

 

The Company did not have any outstanding equity awards at the end of its fiscal year ended June 30, 20202023 and has no equity compensation plans in effect.

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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

 

The following table sets forth, as of September 9, 2020,October 13, 2023, certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of Common Stock owned by (i) those persons or groups known by the Company to own more than five percent of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) each Director and Executive Officer, and (iii) all Directors and Executive Officers as a group.

 

Name and Address
of Beneficial Owner
 Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership (1)
  Percent of Class (2)  

Amount and Nature of

Beneficial Ownership (1)

  Percent of Class (2) 
          
John V. Winfield  -   -   18,641   2.5%
12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 610        
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025                
                
Jerold R. Babin  47,678(3)  6.5%
243 28th Street        
San Francisco, CA 94121        
Yvonne Murphy  -   - 
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025        
                
John C. Love  -   -   -   - 
12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 610        
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025                
                
William J. Nance  -   -   -   - 
12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 610        
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025                
                
Steve Grunwald  -   -   -   - 
12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 610        
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025                
                
Danfeng Xu  -   - 
12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 610        
David C. Gonzalez  -   - 
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025                
                
Santa Fe Financial Corporation and  605,706(4)  82.5%
Ann Marie Blair (6)  -   - 
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025        
        
Danfeng Xu (5)  -   - 
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025        
        
The InterGroup Corporation          555,518(4)  75.7%
12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 610        
1516 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 200        
Los Angeles, CA 90025                
                
All of the above as a group  653,384   89.0%  574,159   78.2%

 

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, and subject to applicable community property laws, each person has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned.

 

(2) Percentages are calculated based of 734,183734,187 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of September 9, 2020.

(3) Jerold R. Babin claims sole voting power over the 47,678 shares identified herein, of which he has sole dispositive power over 9,000 held in his retirement account. He claims shared dispositive power with his wife over the 38,478 shares which they hold as trustees of a family trust.October 13, 2023.

 

(4) Santa Fe Financial Corporation is the record and beneficial owner of 505,437 shares of the Common Shares of Portsmouth and 100,269 shares are owned by Santa Fe’s parent company InterGroup. As directors of Santa Fe and InterGroup, Messrs. Winfield, and Nance have the power to direct the vote of the shares of Portsmouth owned by Santa Fe and InterGroup. As directors of InterGroup, Messrs. BabinWinfield, Murphy, Love and LoveNance have the power to direct the vote of the shares of Portsmouth owned by InterGroup.

 

(5)Ms. Xu resigned effective August 31, 2022.

(6)Ms. Blair appointed effective July 6, 2023.

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Security Ownership of Management in Parent Corporation.

 

As of September 9, 2020, John V. Winfield is the beneficial owner of 49,400 shares of the common stock of Portsmouth’s parent corporation, Santa Fe. The InterGroup Corporation is the beneficial owner of 1,121,170 shares of common stock of Santa Fe. Pursuant to a Voting Trust Agreement dated June 30, 1998, InterGroup also has the power to vote the 49,400 shares of common stock owned by Mr. Winfield giving it a total of 1,170,570 voting shares, which represents approximately 87.4% of the voting power of Santa Fe. As President, Chairman of the Board and a 65.9%68.6% beneficial shareholder of InterGroup, Mr. Winfield has voting and dispositive power over the shares owned of record and beneficially by InterGroup. No other director or executive officer of Portsmouth has a beneficial interest in Santa Fe’s shares.

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Changes in Control Arrangements.

 

There are no arrangements that may result in a change in control of Portsmouth.

 

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans.

 

Portsmouth has no securities authorized for issuance under any equity compensation plans.

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

 

As of September 9, 2020, Santa FeOctober 13, 2023, InterGroup and InterGroupJohn V. Winfield owned 82.5%75.7% and 2.5% of the common stock of Portsmouth, and InterGroup and John V. Winfield, in the aggregate, owned approximately 87.4% of the voting stock of Santa Fe.respectively.

 

As discussed in Note 108 – Related Party and Other Financing Transactions, on July 2, 2014, the Partnership obtained from the InterGroup Corporation (the parent company) an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $4,250,000.$4,250,000 at 12% per year fixed interest, with a term of 2 years, payable interest only each month. InterGroup received a 3% loan fee. The loan was extendedmay be prepaid at any time without penalty. On December 16, 2020, Justice and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased Justice’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to

July 1, 2021. $10,000,000. Upon the dissolution of Justice in December 2021, Portsmouth assumed Justice’s note payable to InterGroup in the amount of $11,350,000. On December 31, 2021, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $16,000,000. As of June 30, 2020,2023 and 2022, the balance of the loan was $3,000,000.

In connection with the redemption of limited partnership interests of Justice, Justice Operating Company, LLC agreed to pay a total of $1,550,000 in fees to certain officers$15,700,000 and directors of the Company for services rendered in connection with the redemption of partnership interests, refinancing of Justice’s properties and reorganization of Justice. This agreement was superseded by a letter dated December 11, 2013 from Justice, in which Justice assumed the payment obligations of Justice Operating Company, LLC. The first payment under this agreement was made concurrently with the closing of the loan agreements, with the remaining payments due upon Justice Investor’s having adequate available cash as described in the letter. As of June 30, 2018, $200,000 of these fees remain payable and were paid off as of June 30, 2019.$14,200,000.

 

Under the terms of the Justice Partnership Agreement, its general partner, Portsmouth, receivesreceived compensation of one percent of hotel revenue.revenue up until the dissolution of Justice in December 2021. During each of the fiscal years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, total compensation paid toearned by Portsmouth under the agreement was $428,000zero and $598,000, respectively. Amounts paid to Portsmouth$130,000, respectively, and are eliminated in consolidation. Effective with the dissolution of the Partnership, the compensation to Portsmouth from the hotel was terminated.

 

Certain shared costs and expenses, primarily administrative expenses, rent and insurance are allocated among the Company and InterGroup based on management’s estimate of the pro rata utilization of resources. For the years ended June 30, 20202023 and 2019,2022, these expenses were approximately $72,000 for each respective year.$144,000 and $144,000, respectively.

 

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All of the Company’s Directors serve as directors of InterGroupInterGroup. The Company’s President serves as Chief Operating Officer of InterGroup. Director William Nance is a director and twoChairman of the Company’s Directors serve on the BoardAudit Committee of Santa Fe.Comstock Mining, Inc., since 2005.

 

As Chairman of the Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee and the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John V. Winfield, directs the investment activity of the Company in public and private markets pursuant to authority granted by the Board of Directors. Mr. Winfield also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Santa Fe and InterGroup and oversees the investment activity of those companies.InterGroup. Effective June 2016, Mr. Winfield became the Managing Director of Justice. Depending on certain market conditions and various risk factors, the Chief Executive Officer Santa Fe and InterGroup may, at times, invest in the same companies in which the Company invests. Such investments align the interests of the Company with the interests of these related parties because it places the personal resources of the Chief Executive Officer and the resources of Santa Fe and InterGroup at risk in substantially the same manner as the Company in connection with investment decisions made on behalf of the Company.

 

There are no other relationships or related transactions between the Company and any of its officers, directors, five-percent security holders or their families that require disclosure.

 

Director Independence

 

Portsmouth is an unlisted company and a Smaller Reporting Company under the rules and regulations of the SEC. With the exception of the Company’s President and CEO, John V. Winfield, all of Portsmouth’s Board of Directors consists of “independent” directors as independence is defined by the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ.

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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

 

On November 16, 2017,January 31, 2022, the Audit Committee appointed Moss Adams LLPretained WithumSmith+Brown, PC, PCAOB ID: 100 (“Moss Adams”Withum”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm. upon the resignation of Moss Adams LLP , Irvine CA, PCAOB ID: 659 (“Moss Adams”) in December 2021. The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years ended June 30, 20202023 and 20192022 for professional services rendered by Moss Adams are set forth in the tables below.Withum. These fees were billed for audit of the Company’s annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-Q reports, and services provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings and engagements for those fiscal years.

 

  Fiscal Year 
  2020  2019 
       
Audit fees $126,000  $120,000 
Tax fees  9,000   6,000 
Total $135,000  $126,000 
  Fiscal Year 
  2023  2022 
Audit fees – Withum $101,000  $24,000 
Tax fees – Withum  48,000   3,000 
Audit Fees – Moss Adams  -   103,000 
Tax fees – Moss Adams  -   10,000 
Total $149,000  $140,000 

 

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies

 

The Audit Committee shall pre-approve all auditing services and permitted non-audit services (including the fees and terms thereof) to be performed for the Company by its independent registered public accounting firm, subject to any de minimis exceptions that may be set for non-audit services described in Section 10A(i)(1)(B) of the Exchange Act which are approved by the Committee prior to the completion of the audit. The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees consisting of one or more members when appropriate, including the authority to grant pre-approvals of audit and permitted non-audit services, provided that decisions of such subcommittee to grant pre-approvals shall be presented to the full Committee at its next scheduled meeting. All of the services described herein were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to its pre-approval policies.

 

None of the hours expended on the independent registered public accounting firms’ engagement to audit the Company’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year were attributed to work performed by persons other than the independent registered public accounting firm’s full-time permanent employees.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

 

(a)(1) Financial Statements

 

The following financial statements of the Company are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Report at pages 23 through 43:

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 2020 and 2019

Consolidated Statements of Operations for years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit for years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated Statements of Operations for years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit for years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

 

All other schedules for which provision is made in Regulation S-X have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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(a)(3) Exhibits

 

Set forth below is an index of applicable exhibits filed with this report according to exhibit table number.

 

Exhibit Number Description
   
3.(i) Bylaws (amended February 16, 2000) *
   
3.(ii) Articles of Incorporation*
   
4. Instruments defining the rights of security holders including indentures (See Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws) *
   
10. Material Contracts:
   
10.1Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Justice Investors Limited Partnership, effective November 30, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2010, filed with the Commission on February 11, 2011). *
10.2General Partner Compensation Agreement, dated December 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Company’s Form 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2008, filed with the Commission on February 13, 2009). *
10.3 Franchise License Agreement, dated December 10, 2004, between Justice Investors Limited Partnership and Hilton Hotels (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1010.3 of the Company’s amended report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, as filed with the Commission on August 24, 2012). *
10.4Management Agreement, dated February 2, 2012, between Justice Investors Limited Partnership and Prism Hospitality, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company’s amended report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, as filed with the Commission on August 24, 2012). *
   
10.5 Management Agreement, dated February 1, 2017, between Justice Operating Company, LLC and InterstateAimbridge Management Company, LLC. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Form 10-K Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, as filed with the Commission on October 13, 2017). *
   
14. Code of Ethics (filed herewith).
   
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
   
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
   
32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

* All exhibits marked by an asterisk have been previously filed with other documents, including Registrant’s Form 10 filed on October 27, 1967, and subsequent filings on Forms 8-K, 10-K, 10-KSB, 10-Q and 10-QSB, which are incorporated herein by reference.reference

 

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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.

 

 PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, INC.
 (Registrant)
   
Date:September 9, 2020 October 13, 2023by/s/ John V. Winfield
  John V. Winfield, President,
  Chairman of the Board and
  Chief Executive Officer
   
Date:September 9, 2020October 13, 2023by/s/ Danfeng XuAnn Marie Blair
  Danfeng Xu, Treasurer
  and Controller

Ann Marie Blair,

Principal Financial Officer

 

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 dates indicated.

 

Signatures Title and Position Date
     
/s/ John V Winfield President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman September 9, 2020October 13, 2023
John V. Winfield of the Board (Principal Executive Officer)  
     
/s/ Danfeng XuDavid C. Gonzalez Treasurer and Controller (Principal Financial Officer)President, Advisor of Executive Strategic September 9, 2020October 13, 2023
Danfeng XuDavid C. Gonzalez Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee  
     
/s/ Jerold R. BabinYvonne Murphy Director September 9, 2020October 13, 2023
Jerold R. Babin    
     
/s/ John C. Love Director September 9, 2020October 13, 2023
John C. Love    
     
/s/ William J. Nance Director September 9, 2020October 13, 2023
William J. Nance    
     
/s/ Steve Grunwald Director September 9, 2020October 13, 2023
Steve Grunwald    

 

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